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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for work in mixing/blending and cooking processing area
   • Read or listen to work instructions from supervisor and clarify where needed
   • Confirm ingredients are available to meet operating requirements
   • Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements and status according to work health and safety and food safety requirements
   • Wear appropriate personal protective clothing and ensure correct fit
2. Prepare mixing/blending and cooking equipment and process for operation
   • Fit machine components and related attachments and adjust to meet operating requirements
   • Enter processing and operating parameters to meet safety and production requirements
   • Check equipment performance and adjust according to production requirements
   • Carry out pre-start checks according to work health and safety and operating procedures
3. Operate and monitor the mixing/blending and cooking process
   • Introduce ingredients and additives in the required quantities and sequence to meet recipe specifications
   • Start, operate and monitor the process for variation in operating conditions
   • Monitor the process to confirm that specifications are met
   • Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification equipment, product or process outcomes according to workplace requirements
   • Transfer mix to required production or storage location
   • Follow and apply workplace housekeeping and environmental procedures
4. Shut down the mixing/blending and cooking process
   • Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure
   • Shut down the process according to work health and safety and operating procedures
   • Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
   • Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures