Allergen Management with Substituted Items

Tip of the Week How do you manage allergens when you are delivered substituted products? Many food suppliers are having issues with their supply chains and it is increasingly likely you will receive some substituted ingredients when the normal item you purchase is not...

Defrosting Food Safely

Tip of the Week Defrost food under controlled temperature conditions in the fridge Freezing food at -18°C will put any bacteria present on pause, but it will not generally kill it.  Therefore, you must defrost under controlled temperatures in the fridge (keeping the...

Kitchen Gloves – or not?

Tip of the Week  Is wearing disposable gloves in the kitchen more hygienic?  The answer depends on how you use them… Disposable gloves are great to protect your hands when preparing raw meat or high colour vegetables such as beetroot.  They can also offer a hygienic...

Fridge Temperature

Tip of the Week   How do you check the food temperature in your fridges? Every day you need to check and record the temperature of your fridges and freezers at the beginning and end of the shift.  The temperature is shown on the temperature display on the front of the...