Stepping into Management Knowledge

Equipment Safety

4.35

THE CONTACT GRILL

PURPOSE OF THE TRAINING EXERCISE: To ensure the team members are aware of the safe use of the contact grill.

TRAINING AIDS:  Contact Grill  Company approved multi-purpose detergent and sanitiser

 Yellow Disposable cloth  Disposable Paper Towel  Grill scraper

TRAINING METHOD: This is a practical training exercise. The trainer should demonstrate how to use the contact grill to the group whilst referring to these training notes

ASK QUESTION TO GROUP: Why do we need to clean the Grill after every use?

CONFIRM CORRECT ANSWER:  Reduce the risk of bacteria harbourage  To ensure the Grill works effectively  To avoid risk of foreign body contamination  To avoid any allergies through cross contamination  If pieces of carbon get stuck onto food being cooked they then could be eaten by a guest causing damage or illness  To ensure the food is properly cooked  Reduce the risk of fires  It is a legal requirement to keep equipment clean.

Cleaning of the Contact Grill can be carried out during the day where necessary, but the grill must be fully cleaned a minimum of once per day.

 Allow the grill to cool sufficiently to safely remove the grill plates  Using the company approved detergent spray, spray the handles, knobs, outside and base of the contact grill and wipe with a clean damp yellow cloth  Using a clean grill scraper, scrape food debris off the grill plates  Spray the handles and knobs with company approved sanitiser allowing correct contact time and wipe clean with a yellow cloth  Empty and clean the catch tray located at the back of the grill  Replace grill plates

ASK QUESTION TO GROUP: What are the hazards to using the contact grill? CONFIRM CORRECT ANSWERS:  Electric shocks if plug and wires are broken  Contamination risk from foreign bodies  Burns to fingers if incorrectly used

Safety Assurance March 2016

Equipment Cleaning 4.35