Elements and Performance Criteria
- Manage storage of stock
- Identify stock requiring temperature control according to workplace and food safety requirements
- Assign stock in correct storage areas to meet storage temperature and stock rotation requirements
- Check that stock is stored in the assigned storage areas and storage information is documented according to workplace procedures
- Communicate with the appropriate personnel to rectify problems with stock storage
- Supervise temperature monitoring of stock
- Select and use the required temperature monitoring equipment, including personal protective equipment
- Check temperature of stock to confirm temperature is within required limits for stock
- Inspect storage areas to confirm temperature is within range of stock types
- Check storage time in temperature controlled storage areas against stock rotation requirements
- Inspect stock temperature documentation has been maintained according to workplace and food safety requirements
- Identify damaged stock and out-of-specification storage temperatures and determine causes
- Communicate with appropriate personnel to rectify problems with temperature monitoring