1. Hawk Chef Catering Lab Organization & Management

2. Sanitation  All students must have a current Food Worker’s Card  Always wear an apron/chef coat, tie long hair back or wear a hairnet  Hand washing should be ongoing during food preparation. If you use the bathroom, wash hands again in front sink.  Do not touch your cell phone/electronic devices when cooking!

3. Sanitation  Wear glove s…  When touching any protein (including cheese)  When touching any food that will not be cooked before it is served.  When you are wearing a Band-Aid or have a cut/sore on your hand.  Use sanitizing spray to disinfect all preparation surfaces.  Use thermometers as needed for temperature control.  Keep cold foods refrigerated and hot foods hot until ready to serve

4. Lab Set Up and Cleaning  Always set up stations properly before any food preparation (bags away, cleaning station set up)  When working with vegetables, set up a “ garbage bowl ” to contain peels and scraps  Go pick up any equipment needed from storage areas or back room

5. Lab Set Up and Cleaning  Always return equipment used to their proper places (in your kitchen and lab storage areas)  Do not leave classroom until the room meets cleanliness standards (clean counters, clean sink, dishes washed and dried empty garbage and line with new bag)

6. Kitchen Safety  Use all equipment safely  Wipe up all spills  Be familiar with fire extinguisher location  Wrap broken glass in a bag before throwing in large garbage

7. Food Preparation  Use mise en place to set up ingredients and equipment  Measure baking recipes CAREFULLY  Use tasting spoons for checking flavors  Adjust cooking recipes as needed  Do not over season – add seasoning gradually  Do not taste dough with raw eggs  Only set table if instructed by teacher

8. Food Storage  Clean, wrap, return any extra useable food products.  Wipe down outsides of containers if needed  Do not throw away any extra food without checking with the teacher first. Even small amounts might be used in other labs.