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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for work in processing area
   • Read or listen to work instructions from supervisor and clarify where needed
   • Identify work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor
   • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure correct fit
   • Confirm that product and packaging consumables are available to meet operating and food safety requirements
   • Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements and status have been met
2. Prepare the cooling, slicing and wrapping equipment and process for operation
   • Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments according to operating requirements
   • Enter processing and operating parameters to meet safety and production requirements
   • Check and adjust equipment to ensure optimum performance
   • Carry out pre-start checks according to operator instructions
3. Operate and monitor the cooling, slicing and wrapping process
   • Start, operate and monitor the process for variation in operating conditions
   • Monitor the process to confirm that product is cooled and packaged to meet food safety and production specifications
   • Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification equipment, product or process outcomes according to workplace requirements
   • Follow and apply workplace cleaning and environmental procedures
4. Shut down the cooling, slicing and wrapping process
   • Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure
   • Shut down the process safely according to operating procedures and clean equipment according to workplace procedures
   • Report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
   • Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures