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Merchandise food products

Merchandise food products

Unit of competency
National Code
SIRRMER002
State Code
AWX45
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/09/2016
Field of Education
080501 - Sales
Original Release Date
13/09/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare and maintain the display of food products. It applies to individuals working in frontline operational roles in a diverse range of retail industry sectors and business contexts that sell food products. They operate with some independence under general supervision and guidance from others, and within established organisational policies and procedures. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to produce food display.
  • 1.1.Review organisational food display guidelines for display of food products, and seek clarification as required.
  • 1.2.Clean and sanitise food display equipment, and check for defects including irregularities in temperature as required.
  • 1.3.Use personal protective equipment and correct equipment for handling food products as required.
  • 1.4.Follow manufacturer instructions to ensure correct handling and display of food.
  • 1.5.Follow food safety requirements to ensure food safety at all times of handling and display.
  • 1.6. Unpack food and check it is fit for purchase according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.7.Prepare product labels and price tickets for food display according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.8.Wrap, package or plate food items as required.
2. Display food products.
  • 2.1.Produce food display following organisational display guidelines for the display of food products.
  • 2.2.Identify and use correct handling and display techniques according to food characteristics and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.3.Ensure correct pricing and labelling of food displays.
  • 2.4.Promptly return excess stock to storage area, and store in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
3. Maintain food display.
  • 3.1.Maintain cleanliness of display areas ensuring products are displayed neatly and excess packaging is removed.
  • 3.2.Maintain optimum stock levels and replenish stock as required.
  • 3.3.Identify damaged, deteriorated, spoiled or out of date food and reset or remove as required.
  • 3.4.Monitor correct temperatures for food display as required and report temperature irregularities to appropriate personnel without delay.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6060 SIRRMER001A Merchandise food products Unit of competency