Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for catering activities
- Instructions for the activity are received and confirmed with supervisor
- Equipment and stores are checked for completeness and serviceability in accordance with given directions and workplace procedures
- Equipment and stores are packed in accordance with given directions and workplace procedures
- Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures
- Food safety plan is obtained from supervisor and is followed throughout the operation
- Personal protective equipment is selected and used during field catering operations
- Environmentally sustainable work practices are identified, assessed and implemented where feasible
- Assist with the establishment of a field kitchen
- Conduct field catering operations
- Field catering equipment is selected and inspected prior to operation
- Appropriate safety equipment is selected and used while operating catering equipment
- Field catering equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturers' instructions
- Equipment faults are identified and rectified in accordance with workplace procedures
- Emergency procedures are followed when incidents/accidents occur
- Maintain food safety and hygiene
- Personal hygiene is maintained when working within a field kitchen
- Food is stored appropriately to avoid spoilage and contamination in accordance with food safety procedures
- Cleanliness of field catering equipment and facilities is maintained in accordance with workplace hygiene procedures
- Kitchen waste is disposed of in accordance with workplace procedures
- Assist with waste management
- Worksite is kept clean and tidy during work operations
- Waste disposal containers are kept covered and sanitised in accordance with workplace procedures
- Waste is disposed of in accordance with government regulations, environmental regulations and workplace procedures
- Precautions are taken to ensure spilt fuel, lubricants and chemicals do not pollute the environment
- Cease field catering operations
- Refurbish stores and equipment