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Replaces but is not equivalent to SITHCCC004B Clean and maintain kitchen premises.

Title simplified. Unit has tighter focus on cleaning kitchens to avoid food safety issues. Some Performance Criteria removed which duplicated content of related unit SITHACS101 Clean premises and equipment. Re-worked Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge to more fully articulate content.

Moved to new competency field – Kitchen Operations to better reflect the content of this unit.

This unit must be assessed after the following prerequisite unit:

SITXFSA101

Use hygienic practices for food safety

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

1. Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment.

1.1 Select and prepare cleaning agents and chemicals  according to product instructions.

1.2 Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment  to ensure safety of food prepared and served to customers.

1.3 Store cleaned equipment in designated place.

2. Clean serviceware and utensils.

2.1 Sort serviceware and utensils  and load dishwasher with appropriate items.

2.2 Hand wash any items not appropriate for dishwasher.

2.3 Dispose of broken or chipped serviceware, within scope of responsibility, and report losses to supervisors.

2.4 Ensure that sufficient supplies of clean, undamaged crockery are available at all times during the service period.

3. Clean and sanitise kitchen premises.

3.1 Follow organisational cleaning schedules.

3.2 Clean and sanitise kitchen surfaces  and food preparation and storage areas  to ensure the safety of food prepared and served to customers.

3.3 Clean areas of animal and pest waste and report incidents of infestation.

3.4 Follow safety procedures  in the event of a chemical accident.

3.5 Sort and remove linen  according to organisational procedures.

3.6 Sort and promptly dispose of kitchen waste  to avoid cross contamination with food stocks.

4. Work safely and reduce negative environmental impacts.

4.1 Use cleaning agents, chemicals and cleaning equipment  safely and according to manufacturer instructions.

4.2 Use personal protective equipment  and safe manual handling techniques when cleaning equipment and premises.

4.3 Reduce negative environmental impacts through efficient use of energy, water and other resources.

4.4 Sort general waste from recyclables  and dispose of them in designated recycling bins.

4.5 Safely dispose of all kitchen waste, especially hazardous substances , to minimise negative environmental impacts.

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills 

• communication skills to report and discuss the disposal of broken serviceware and infestation incidents
• literacy skills to:

• read and comprehend workplace documents or diagrams that interpret the content of:

• cleaning schedules
• safety procedures
• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and product instructions for cleaning agents and chemicals
• manufacturer’s instructions for equipment

• write simple notes to report broken serviceware

• numeracy skills to calculate the dilution requirements for chemicals and cleaning products
• planning and organising skills to efficiently sequence the stages of cleaning kitchen equipment and premises
• problem-solving skills to:

• identify and dispose of unsafe chipped or broken serviceware
• identify and report on pest infestations
• recognise a chemical accident and follow safety procedures to avoid food contamination

• self-management skills to manage own speed, timing and productivity
• teamwork skills to support cooking staff by cleaning equipment, serviceware and utensils continuously for their availability
• technology skills to use automatic dishwashers and reassemble kitchen equipment after cleaning.

Required knowledge 

• hygiene and cross-contamination issues for kitchens and the importance and purpose of cleaning regimes
• different types of cleaning and sanitising products, chemicals for kitchens and equipment:

• uses
• safe use
• safe storage

• safe practices for using and storing hazardous substances
• content of MSDS for cleaning agents and chemicals or plain English workplace documents or diagrams that interpret the content of MSDS
• cleaning sanitising and disinfecting methods for:

• kitchen floors, shelves and walls
• kitchen equipment, serviceware and utensils

• correct use of personal protective equipment
• safe manual handling techniques for cleaning equipment and premises, especially bending, lifting and carrying heavy equipment
• environmental impacts of cleaning commercial kitchens and equipment and minimal impact practices to reduce these especially those that relate to water and energy use
• correct and environmentally sound disposal methods for kitchen waste including hazardous substances and recyclable glass and plastic bottles and containers
• equipment used to clean kitchen premises and equipment:

• essential features and functions
• safe operational practices

• for the specific organisation:

• contents of cleaning schedules
• contents of safety procedures for chemical accidents
• reporting mechanisms for infestations
• standards of presentation for the premises.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment 

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

Evidence of the ability to:

• efficiently clean food preparation, storage areas, large and small equipment, serviceware and utensils in commercial kitchens on multiple occasions according to cleaning schedules
• work safely and use resources efficiently to reduce negative environmental impacts
• integrate knowledge of:

• different types of cleaning agents and chemicals for kitchens and equipment
• cleaning sanitising and disinfecting methods for kitchens and equipment
• correct and environmentally sound disposal methods for waste and hazardous substances

• complete cleaning tasks within commercial time constraints.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Assessment must ensure use of:

• an operational commercial kitchen with the fixtures, large and small equipment and workplace documentation defined in the Assessment Guidelines; this can be a:

• real industry workplace
• simulated industry environment such as a training kitchen servicing customers

• equipment used to clean kitchen premises and equipment
• a variety of commercial cleaning and sanitising agents and chemicals for cleaning commercial kitchens
• commercial cleaning schedules
• safety procedures for chemical accidents
• MSDS for cleaning agents and chemicals and or plain English workplace documents or diagrams that interpret the content of MSDS.

Method of assessment 

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

• direct observation of the individual cleaning a fully equipped commercial kitchen and storage areas
• inspection of areas cleaned by the individual
• written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of:

• the importance and purpose of cleaning regimes
• different types of cleaning agents and chemicals
• cleaning sanitising and disinfecting methods
• disposal methods for waste and hazardous substances

• review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the individual.

Guidance information for assessment 

The assessor should design integrated assessment activities to holistically assess this unit with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role, for example:

• BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
• BSBWOR202A Organise and complete daily work activities
• BSBWOR203B Work effectively with others
• SITXWHS101 Participate in safe work practices
• SITXWHS301 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks
• TLIE1005A Carry out basic workplace calculations.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Cleaning agents and chemicals  include:

• automatic dishwasher:

• liquid
• powder
• tablets

• bleach
• cleaning agents for specialised surfaces
• deodorisers
• dishwashing liquid
• disinfectants
• floor cleaners
• glass cleaner
• pesticides
• stainless steel cleaner and polish
• window cleaner.

Kitchen equipment  includes:

• appliances
• cooking equipment
• dishwashers
• extraction fans
• garbage bins
• glasswashers
• measures
• mechanical food preparation equipment:

• bowl choppers
• commercial mixers food processors, blenders and attachments
• mincers
• slicing machines

• ovens
• scales
• thermometers.

Serviceware and utensils  may include:

• chopping boards
• containers
• cooking utensils
• crockery
• cutlery
• dishes
• glassware
• graters
• knives
• pans
• pots.

Kitchen surfaces  include:

• floors
• shelves
• walls.

Food preparation and storage areas  include:

• benches and working surfaces
• cool rooms
• cupboards
• freezers
• fridges
• microwaves
• ovens
• storerooms
• stoves.

Safety procedures  may relate to:

• disposal of contaminated food
• first aid
• treatment of food preparation area and equipment to avoid any risk to food.

Linen  may include:

• cleaning cloths
• clothing
• napkins
• serving cloths
• tablecloths
• tea towels.

Kitchen waste  may include:

• animal fat
• any used or out of date ingredient or food item
• broken serviceware
• cooking oils
• food waste
• ghee
• grease
• hazardous substances
• oils
• pest waste.

Cleaning equipment  may include:

• cloths
• dishwashers
• brooms, brushes and dustpans
• buckets
• cleaning cloths
• floor scrubbers or polishers
• mops
• pressurised steam and water cleaners
• swabs
• waste sink for mops.

Personal protective equipment  may include:

• face masks
• gloves
• goggles
• rubber aprons.

Recyclables  may include:

• glass bottles and jars
• plastics
• paper and cardboard
• tin or aluminium containers
• fruit and vegetable matter.

Hazardous substances  may include:

• animal fat
• chemicals
• cleaning agents
• cooking oils
• ghee
• grease.