Cross Contamination in the Kitchen

Tip of the Week   To avoid cross contamination of bacteria or allergens, no cloths should be used to clean work surfaces in the kitchen during food preparation and service.   Using cloths can spread allergens or bacteria from one surface to another. To eliminate...

Food Shelf Life

Tip of the Week Shelf life rules for food in your Kitchen Packaged foods – Once opened, a pack of fresh food (ham, custard, smoked fish, quiche, etc.) can be given 3 days shelf life (day of opening plus 2), it this is within the original manufacturer’s use by...

Dishwasher Temperature

Tip of the Week Is your dishwasher running efficiently at the correct wash and rinse temperature? Keep your dishwasher working to optimum efficiency.  Key things to note are: The dishwasher wash cycle should run between 49°C – 60°C The rinse cycle should run...

How to safely provide gluten free food

Tip of the Week What is Coeliac Disease? Are you fully aware of this disease and how to avoid cross contamination of gluten in your kitchen? Coeliac Disease Coeliac disease is not a food allergy or an intolerance, but an autoimmune disease caused by a reaction to...