Thermometers and Receiving Food In School Kitchens

Thermometers ensure the internal temperature of a food meets the applicable health guidelines. Chef Cyndie reviews the typical thermometers found in school kitchens, calibration of these thermometers, and thermometer calibration logs.

Learn how to inspect foods for the appropriate temperature ranges that come into receiving. Chef Cyndie reviews the appropriate temperature ranges and where to place the thermometer for an accurate reading for these areas. Temperatures of cool and dry storage areas are generally required to be taken at least once a day. Dating food and first in, first out (FIFO) are also food safety methods reviewed.

Take the review at the end of the video to test your knowledge.