Elements and Performance Criteria
- Operate and maintain beverage dispensing systems.
- Operate beer systems according to manufacturer instructions and relevant safety requirements.
- Tap kegs according to safety requirements and manufacturer instructions.
- Handle, connect and store beverage gas according to relevant safety standards.
- Check post-mix systems for effective operation and change syrup boxes as required.
- Clean beverage system parts according to manufacturer instructions and safety requirements.
- Use chemicals safely according to product instructions.
- Correct or report dispensing system faults to appropriate person according to scope of individual responsibility.
- Use and monitor refrigeration systems.
- Monitor and accurately measure refrigeration system and adjust to comply with product requirements.
- Perform routine checking of glycol levels and cleaning of vents, ensuring safe use of chemicals at all times.
- Promptly identify refrigeration faults and report to qualified refrigeration mechanic according to organisational procedures.
- Monitor overall cellar safety.
- Make regular routine checks of gas systems according to relevant safety standards.
- Systematically monitor use and storage of chemicals and ensure safety requirements are met.
- Monitor cellar area for safety signage and take action to rectify deficiencies.
- Proactively provide relevant information about safety issues to other workers.
- Monitor quality of beverage products.
- Monitor cellar temperature to ensure optimum storage conditions for different beverage products.
- Systematically check cellar conditions to ensure the requirements of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards (ANZFS) Code are met.
- Use systematic product rotation to maintain quality.
- Use manual or electronic stock control systems to monitor quality of products and control stock during receiving, storage and issuing.
- Test quality of beverage products regularly and identify faults.
- Take appropriate action to rectify faults within scope of own responsibility, or report to appropriate person.