Receiving
Susie Trexler
How to inspect the food
-First you need to visually inspect the truck for any visible contamination, second visually inspect food items, third inspect temperature and the weight of the food, fourth make sure you quickly put the food back in the correct climate
Key drop delivery and rejected items
If you reject an item you must inform the person making the delivery why. After giving the food back you must receive a credit slip or signed adjustment before they leave. Some rejected foods that are rejected can still be used, such as dirty cans or packaging.
ROP- (Vacuum-packed food) To check temperature insert thermometer between two packages (make sure not to puncture, or allow air to enter)
Temperature guidelines:
Live shellfish, shucked shellfish, and milk- 45 F or lower, cool to 41 F within 4 hours after receiving
Shell eggs- Receive at 45 F
Hot food- Receive at 135 F or HIGHER
Frozen food- Must be solid, if it isn't reject it
WATCH OUT FOR ICE CRYSTALS OR FROZEN LIQUIDS!!
Packaging and food quality
Reject items with holes, tares, or packages that are "swollen"
All documents and dates should also be correct
Appearance should meet ur standards along with the texture. If it has any type of oder reject it