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by YumYum
- June 19, 2024
The methods of storing and caring for food and ingredients in our restaurant are methods that must be carefully analyzed and paid special attention to because there is no room for mistakes that can easily jeopardize the reputation of our business. That is why we have prepared methods and tips that you should use so that food safety compliance can be conducted without problems and without a single error.
Proper food storage
When we own a restaurant, our menu is wide and has many different types of food. It can be meat, fruits and vegetables, spices, sauces, sweets, and many other foods that are not the same and that require special care for each type. The meat will be stored at a specially determined temperature with appropriate air humidity, which must not exceed the permitted parameters. Also, fruits and vegetables are stored at a temperature different from that of meat products, so they will also need special care. Some fruits and vegetables, such as bananas and potatoes, should not be stored together because potatoes release a special type of gas that accelerates the ripening of bananas and other fruits. We must familiarize ourselves with the conditions for each type of food separately and ensure that.
Cleaning and disinfection
One of the most important things that we need to take into account to ensure that our food is safe is its cleanliness and the cleanliness of the space where we store food. We must take into account that there are no foreign bodies, such as fungi, bacteria, and rats that enjoy staying in such areas full of food. We need to take care of this because it can very easily endanger our reputation and close our business, and we certainly would not like to see that. The space in which the food is stored must be clean and disinfected to eliminate the potential threat of the appearance of unwanted foreign bodies. It is also important to check the means we use to disinfect and clean the space because it is a space where food is stored and to check whether, in some ways, cleaning with stronger agents can cause problems for the food that comes there. Also, the places where we prepare food must be impeccably clean, and this refers to the places where food is processed, cooked, cut, fried, and everything else.
Updating the protocol
During our business, over time, we will see which methods and things are better, easier, or more accessible, and we will be free to change and adapt our procedures according to the experience gained. Working in a restaurant is not easy at the beginning, and we will have a lot of opportunities to learn and master our knowledge and skills and, at the same time, change our work for the better.
Application of modern technology
Modern technology can help us a lot in the whole process. Considering the problems faced by restaurant owners, entrepreneurial minds manage to create more and more devices that help us in our work. Our food safety management system must be developed at a high level, and with the application of modern technology, we will be able to achieve this. Digital devices for monitoring the temperature are now increasingly in use, as are inventory management systems, which, in a very effective way, keep track of the food supply and make procurement much easier for us. Mini kitchen robots use an automated process to reduce the risk of food contamination because the food is not taken with our hands but is automatically dosed.
Staff training
Our team must be networked, and good coordination between them can ensure much faster and more efficient work with more caution. Through detailed training of our staff, we will present them with all the processes they must follow and the importance of why food must be preserved in the best possible way. We will introduce them to the proper storage, preparation, cleaning, and maintenance of the devices and machines that help us in our work. We can personally or have our manager lead this training and ensure that all our employees learn all the methods we use. We can do this with a classic lecture, presentation, or interactive performance, whichever way we think will be better.
Checking expiration dates
Deadlines must be followed in everything, and necessarily in the process of preparing and storing food. One rotten fruit can easily spread its bacteria and fungi to all the others around it and contaminate the entire space. Due to carelessness about the expiration date of the food and inadequate storage, there is an option for salmonella poisoning, and unfortunately, it has not become a rare case anymore. Special attention should be paid to it. Various software programs can help us track the expiration date and, in that way, make it a lot easier if we work with quite a large amount of food. It is important that we apply new and effective methods in every field where we can, which can be of great help to us.
Food delivery safety
Most restaurants are increasingly deciding to include food delivery in their offer because they have seen that it is very profitable. If we are just entering this business, it is important to know that safe and high-quality packaging is very important to preserve the heat of the food and prevent its spillage, which can occur due to high speed and movement while delivering. If we deliver a large amount of food to distant places, then we must take special care of its storage while driving, and it should be able to arrive without any problems or any changes in the consistency of the food or the appearance of foreign bodies.
High service comes from the entire effort of the entire team, and this way, we achieve the satisfaction of our guests and customers. We hope that this list was helpful to you, that you will be able to implement these tips in your business and that you will be satisfied with the positive results that will follow.
