Learning Outcome 4 Store Appetizer
At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:
a. Utilize quality trimmings;
b. Select an appropriate container for storing salads and appetizers; and
c. Keep appetizers in appropriate conditions to maintain their freshness, quality, and taste.
d. Follow workplace safety procedures. Storing salads and appetizers is one of the most important activities done after preparing them to maintain freshness and avoid spoilage.
Tools and Equipment
1. Chillers
2. Refrigerator
3. containers for salad and appetizers
Storing Techniques
Storing food could be done through the following techniques:
1. Refrigerate – to keep food cold or cool.
2. Cold storage – the process of preserving food using refrigeration.
3. Chilling – to refrigerate to reduce the temperature of food.
Sanitary Practices when storing salads and appetizers
1. Handle the food properly to prevent spoilage and contamination.
2. Wash utensils and equipment thoroughly.
3. Keep off hand to a minimum contact to ingredients and food.
4. Keep away from food when you are ill.
5. Store food and ingredients properly.
6. Safeguard the food during distribution and serving.
Chill to refrigerate or to reduce the temperature of food.
Place it in cold storage, like a refrigerator, to preserve perishable food.