This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

correct use of personal protective equipment

cleaning techniques for premises and equipment

correct and safe usage and storage of cleaning materials and chemicals

safe work practices particularly in relation to bending lifting carrying and using equipment

logical and timeefficient work flow

problemsolving skills to deal with difficult or unusual stains and soiling

literacy skills to read instructions and labels on equipment and cleaning chemicals

numeracy skills to calculate the dilution requirements of chemical and cleaning products

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

sanitising and disinfecting methods and procedures and the importance and purpose of each

hygiene and crosscontamination issues for kitchens

cleaning procedures for various surfaces and equipment including wet and dry

correct cleaning chemicals equipment and procedures for cleaning various surfaces and materials

enterprise procedures and standards in relation to presentation of premises

safe work practices relating to use of cleaning equipment bending and manual handling

applications of different types of cleaning products

the essential features of and safe practices for using common hazardous substances used to clean commercial kitchens and in particular substances used by the organisation eg cleaning products and chemicals

the environmental impacts of cleaning commercial kitchens and equipment and minimal impact practices to reduce these especially those that relate to resource water and energy use

correct and environmentally sound disposal methods for kitchen waste and in particular for hazardous substances

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency

Evidence of the following is essential

ability to select and use relevant equipment and cleaning agents safely efficiently and according to acceptable enterprise cleaning routines and timeframes

ability to organise resource effective cleaning of both wet and dry areas and large and small equipment and utensils commonly found in a commercial kitchen

ability to undertake duties according to organisational food safety health and safety practices

knowledge of correct and environmentally sound disposal methods for waste and in particular for hazardous substances

ability to complete cleaning tasks within the timeframe required by a within commercially realistic timeframes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

demonstration of skills within a fully equipped operational commercial kitchen and kitchen storage area as defined in the Assessment Guidelines

access to

various surfaces for cleaning

appropriate chemicals and material safety data sheets MSDS

pest control products

mops brooms and brushes

cloths swabs and plastic bucket

personal protective equipment such as gloves goggles face masks and rubber aprons

waste sink for mops

use of appropriate cleaning materials and equipment for kitchen areas

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate cleaning a fully equipped commercial kitchen and storage areas

inspection of areas cleaned by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of cleaning and maintenance procedures materials equipment and hazardous substances efficient resource use and safety and hygiene issues

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Assessing employability skills

Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts

Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role

OHS and environmental requirements may include:

Equipment to be cleaned and sanitised must include:

Cleaning equipment may include:

Surfaces to be cleaned must include:

Procedures in the event of a chemical accident may include:

Linen may include: