Quality, Presentation,
and Implementing
HACCP
Culinary Skills
Workshop
June 2013
Developed by:
Objectives
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Explore quality standards
in delivering fresh,
appealing foods to
students.
Review HACCP principles
and tools to document
and verify your district’s
HACCP plan.
Objectives
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Discuss the manager’s
role to ensure that safe,
quality meals are
provided to students.
Manager’s Role
 Oversee
Program
 Identify Training Needs
 Monitor Compliance
 Evaluate
 Maintain Documentation
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What does “quality” mean
to you?
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EVALUATION FACTORS
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Appearance
How the food should look
Texture or
Consistency
How the food should feel in the
mouth and how it cuts
Flavor
How the food tastes
Service
Temperature
The ideal temperature for serving the
food
Product Quality Factors
During Production
 Standardized
recipes
 Production equipment
 Production schedules
 Sanitation practices
 Food production handling
techniques
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Eight Keys to Success
 Purchasing
 Receiving
and Storage
 Proper Handling
 Preparation and Cooking
Eight Keys to Success
 Serving
 Line
Presentation
 Proper Handling
 Marketing
Purchasing
 Commodity
dollars
What to process
– Who to process with
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 Frozen
vs. canned
vegetables
 Purchase from HACCP
certified vendors
Receiving and Storage
 Check
temperatures
immediately
 Check dating
 Check for any signs of
damage
Receiving and Storage
 Store
products
appropriately
 Practice FIFO
Proper Handling
 Practice
proper techniques
for thawing according to
Serve Safe
In refrigeration at or below
41°
– Running water at or below
70°
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Preparation and Cooking
 For
all raw items follow
guideline set forth by Serve
Safe
 Processed items follow the
manufacturer’s instructions
Preparation and Cooking
 Develop
standards for
batch cooking
 Ensure ovens are properly
calibrated
 Enforce use of recipes
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Standardized recipes
Proper Holding
 Serve
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Minimum temperature of 140°
Hot wells controls
Holding cabinets
 Serve
–
hot foods hot
cold foods cold
Maximum temperature 41°
Serving
 Proper
serving utensils
Storage and food
– Heat resistant handles
– Minimize bare hand
contact
–
Serving
 Proper
personal
hygiene
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No dangle earrings, fake
fingernails, polish, rings
Proper hand washing
 Polite
and courteous
service
Line Presentation
 Signage
All items should be labeled
– Clean easy to read menu
boards with pricing
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Line Presentation
 Use
garnishes when
possible
elevators
– risers
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 Keep
serving line clean and
free from debris
Marketing
 Utilize
promotions
To create excitement
– To boost participation when
needed
– Enhance awareness of the
Child Nutrition Department
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Marketing
 Solicit
involvement from
brokers and manufacturers
 Communicate upcoming
special events
Actions to Ensure Quality
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Plan food production for just-intime service.
Review the recipe and organize
equipment and ingredients before
beginning production.
Always use the correct culinary
technique.
Deliver only the products that meet
quality standards.
Food Presentation
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Objectives
 Identify
key elements of
food presentation.
 Evaluate the atmosphere of
the cafeteria serving line.
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The Serving Line
 How
does the line look?
 The entire serving area
should look nice and
appealing, not just the
food.
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The Serving Line
 Use
pans that fit properly
into steam table wells.
 Use appropriate serving
tools and utensils
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5 Key Elements of
Presentation
 COLOR
 Shape
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Colorful Serving Line
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Colorful Serving Line
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Colorful Serving Line
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Color
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Color: Preparation
Techniques
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Texture
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Texture Names
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Grilled Chicken Strips
Mild Mozzarella
Cheese
Crisp Mixed Greens
Hearty Red Kidney
Beans
Creamy Dressing
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Crunchy Baby Carrots
Tender Corn
Ripe Green Tip
Banana
Crusty Whole Wheat
Roll
Cold Chocolate Milk
Shapes: Food Variety
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Shapes: Food Variety
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Shapes: Food Variety
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Simplicity
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Height
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Self-Serve Packaging
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Balance
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Presentation must be balanced
through the selection of food by
choosing complementary flavors,
seasonings, and food groups.
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Food should be prepared using
different but complementary
cooking methods and arranging it
in an appetizing presentation.
Flow
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The focal point is the necessary
starting point from which the flow
should begin.
The sense of flow will be stronger
with an interesting set up.
The customer should be led down
the line by pleasant displays of
food choices.
Atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the serving area
and dining area influence customer
participation.
Take a Look at the
Cafeteria
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Is it well lit?
Is the food inviting?
Is there adequate room to sit?
Do you have a smile on your face?
Are the decorations cheerful?
Do you show attention to detail?
Are customers happy when they
enter the cafeteria?
Take a Look Cont’d.
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Is signage posted at or near the
beginning of the serving line identify
components of the reimbursable meal?
Does the serving line move quickly
and continuously?
Is the temperature of the room
comfortable?
Does your cafeteria convey a positive
atmosphere?
Why Implement HACCP?
 To
ensure that the food
served to children is as
safe as possible.
 Federal regulations
require schools to
have a HACCP Plan.
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What is HACCP?
A
food safety system
that focuses on food.
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What is HACCP?
H
A
C
C
P
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hazard
analysis
critical
control
points
Hazard Analysis
 Identification
of hazards
than can contaminate food.
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Hazards
 Physical
 Chemical
 Biological
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Critical Control Points
 Control
hazards through
critical control points.
 Essential step in the food
flow to prevent, eliminate
or reduce a food safety
hazard.
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Example
 Hamburger
might have
harmful bacteria E.Coli.
 Cooking to a hot enough
temperature will kill the
bacteria.
 CCP is the cooking step.
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Seven Principles
1. Identify Hazards
2. Identify Critical Control
Points
3. Establish Critical Limits
4. Establish Monitoring
Procedures
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Seven Principles
5. Establish Corrective Actions
6. Establish Verification
Procedures
7. Establish Record-Keeping
Procedures
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Advantages of HACCP
 Improve
control of food
processes.
 Help comply with
government regulations.
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Advantages of HACCP
Provide continuous selfinspection and self
improvement.
 Help with complaints and legal
action.
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Why do you need to know
about food safety?
Foodborne illness occurs when a
person becomes ill from eating
food that contains a biological,
chemical, or physical hazard.
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Why do you need to know
about food safety?
Foodborne outbreak occurs
when 2 or more people
experience the same illness after
eating the same food.
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Why Risk It?
Developed by:
The Costs to Your District
are Great
Financial
Sick
loss
customers
Reputation Lawsuits
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Actions Contributing to
Foodborne Illnesses
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Holding food too long in
temperature zone (41oF to 135oF).
Not heating or cooking to proper
temperature.
Not cooling properly (to 70oF or
lower within 2 hours, and from
70oF to 41oF within 4 hours).
Actions Contributing to
Foodborne Illnesses
Not reheating properly (to at
least 165oF for 15 seconds
within 2 hours).
 Poor personal hygiene.
 Cross-contaminating
food.
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The Process Approach
 HACCP
principles are built
into the Process Approach.
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Food Process Categories
1.
2.
3.
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No Cook Process
Same Day Service Process
Complex Food Process
Temperature Danger Zone
 Identify
the number of times
each menu item goes up
(heating) or comes down
(cooling) through the danger
zone (41 ºF to 135 ºF)
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Control Point
 Where
a hazard can be
controlled in the flow of
food
 CP
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Critical Control Point
 Essential
step to prevent,
eliminate, or reduce a
hazard to an acceptable
level.
 CCP
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Control Points
CPs include:
Reheating
Serving
Preparing
Cooking
Receiving
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Cooling
Holding
Storing
CCPs – Example
CCPs for raw hamburger patties
in a full-service kitchen
(hazard is harmful bacteria)
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Receiving- not CCP
Storing- not CCP
Preparing- not CCP
Cooking- CCP
Holding – CCP
Serving – not CCP
Process # 1
No Cook Preparation
Measure to assure safety of
foods:
 Employee health policy
 Proper receiving and
storage procedures
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Process # 1
No Cook Preparation
Measure to assure safety of
foods continued:
 Temperature control
 Handwashing
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NO COOK Process Flow
Three-Bean Salad, Full-Service Kitchen
Canned ------Liquid/Dry---------Receive----------Fresh Vegetables
Beans
Ingredients
Dry (on shelf)-----------------------Store-----------Refrigerator
Refrigerator (day before prep)
Drain beans---Mix liquid/dry----Prepare-------Chop and add
Hold (in refrigerator)
Serve (cold)
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Process # 2
Same Day Service Preparation
Measure to assure safety of
foods:
 Temperature control
 Cooking foods
 Handwashing
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Process # 2
Same Day Service Preparation
Measure to assure safety of
foods continued:
 Employee health policy
 Proper receiving and
storage procedures
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SAME DAY SERVICE
Process Flow - Example
Oven Fried Chicken, Full-Service Kitchen
Frozen Chicken------------Receive---------Dry/Liquid Ingredients
Freezer----------------------Store----------------------Dry (on shelf)
Thaw in refrigerator-----Prepare------1. Drizzle oil over chicken
2. Dip chicken in seasoning bread
Cook
Hold (hot)
Serve (hot)
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Process # 3
Complex Food Preparation
Measure to assure safety of
foods:
 Temperature control
 Cooking foods
 Cooling foods
 Reheating foods
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Process # 3
Complex Food Preparation
Measure to assure safety of
foods continued:
 Handwashing
 Employee health policy
 Proper receiving and
storage procedures
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COMPLEX Process Flow
Chili Con Carne, Full Service Kitchen
Raw Ground Beef--------Receive------Fresh---------Canned-----------Dry
Vegetables
Vegetables
Ingredients
Freezer--------------------Store------Refrigerator---------Dry (on shelf)
1. Thaw in Refrigerator-----Prepare---------Chop------Add to Ground Beef
2. Brown Ground Beef and Drain
Cook
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COMPLEX Process Flow
Chili Con Carne, Full Service Kitchen (con’t)
Cool/store
Reheat
Hold (hot)
Serve (hot)
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Critical Limits
 Upper
boundary of safety.
 Time and temperature.
 Ex.- baked chicken cooked
to internal 165° for at least
15 seconds.
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Standard Operating
Procedures (SOP)
SOPs will describe how to
handle foods identified by each
process.
 SOPs will instruct personnel on
proper food safety procedures
at every stage of food
preparation and service.
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Monitoring
 Monitor
to make sure food
safety practices are done
properly.
Who will monitor
– How
– When
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Corrective Action
 Recognize
when there is a
problem.
 Have a plan for corrections.
 Train employees.
 Document.
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Verification
 Procedures
 Frequency
 Documentation
 Weekly
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checklist
Recordkeeping
 Compliance
 Actions
taken
 Documents that you are
serving safe food each day
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REMEMBER
If it has not been
documented, it has
not been done!
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Records
District HACCP Plan
 Employee training logs
 SOPs
 Monitoring logs
 Corrective actions
 Calibration logs
 Receiving logs
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Health Inspections
 HACCP
Plan review
 Monitoring logs
 Calibration logs
 Weekly checklists
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Success of Your Food
Safety Program
 Provide
on-going training.
 Review food safety
principles including SOPs
on a regular basis.
 Require employees to
attend food safety training.
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Success of Your Food
Safety Program, continued
 Maintain
training and
attendance records.
 Hold school nutrition
managers responsible for
maintaining employee
training standards.
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