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Assist with the establishment and operation of a field kitchen

Assist with the establishment and operation of a field kitchen

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFMIL148
State Code
BBB88
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/08/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/02/2018
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/02/2018
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to assist with the establishment and operation of a kitchen within a field environment.It includes assisting to prepare and operate field catering equipment and activities. It also includes maintaining food safety and hygiene standards, assisting with waste management, and ceasing field catering operations.This unit applies to persons working as Defence personnel in a field kitchen environment.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Persons undertaking this unit work under supervision and perform specific tasks in a range of contexts that could be unpredictable.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for catering activities
  • 1.1 Confirm activity instructions with supervisor and apply, as required
  • 1.2 Check equipment and stores for completeness and serviceability in accordance with directions and manufacturer specifications
  • 1.3 Pack equipment and stores in accordance with directions
  • 1.4 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
  • 1.5 Obtain and follow food safety plan during operation activity
  • 1.6 Select and use personal protective equipment during field catering operations
  • 1.7 Identify, assess and implement environmentally sustainable work practices, as required
2 Conduct field catering operations
  • 2.1 Safeguard equipment and stores against loss and damages
  • 2.2 Select, inspect and operate field catering equipment, and identify and rectify equipment faults
  • 2.3 Select and use appropriate safety equipment while operating catering equipment
  • 2.4 Follow emergency procedures when incidents/accidents occur
3 Maintain food safety and hygiene
  • 3.1 Maintain personal hygiene when working in a field kitchen
  • 3.2 Store food appropriately to avoid spoilage and contamination in accordance with food safety procedures and standards
  • 3.3 Maintain cleanliness of field catering equipment and facilities in accordance with operational hygiene procedures
  • 3.4 Dispose of kitchen waste in accordance with operational procedures
4 Assist with waste management
  • 4.1 Keep worksite clean and orderly during work operations
  • 4.2 Keep waste disposal containers covered and sanitised in accordance with food safety standards
  • 4.3 Dispose of waste and take precautions to ensure spilt fuel, lubricants and chemicals do not pollute the environment
5 Cease field catering operations
  • 5.1 Pack equipment and stores in accordance with operational procedures
  • 5.2 Dispose of unused foodstuffs in accordance with food safety standards
  • 5.3 Refurbish kitchen site and stores in accordance with organisational environmental policies and procedures
  • 5.4 Clean and maintain equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVU85 DEFCM305A Assist with the establishment and operation of a field kitchen Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AD724 DEFSS00015 Field Kitchen Assistant Skill Set Skill set