Section outline

  • Two employees are discussing receiving deliveries.

    The first step in the flow of food is purchasing. Purchasing procedures should be in place to ensure food and supplies meet safety requirements.  This module discusses the regulatory agencies involved in ensuring food offered for sale is safe to consume and appropriately labeled.  Food employees who are tasked with purchasing and receiving food and food supplies should be trained to follow proper procedures ensuring food is safe and wholesome.   
     
    Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:

    1. Define the responsibilities of the purchasing and receiving department as it relates to food handling
    2. Identify the proper steps and necessary equipment needed during the receiving process. 
    3. List receiving temperatures and quality measures of TCS foods. 
    4. Utilize digital technologies to access course materials, complete activities, and accomplish learning tasks.


    To achieve these objectives: 

    1. Read the Module 6 Introduction
    2. Read  Chapter 6: Safely Purchasing and Receiving FoodChapter 6: Safely Purchasing and Receiving Food in the Food Safety and Sanitation textbook 
    3. View the "Myth or Fact"
    4. View Safely Purchasing and Receiving Food Presentation 
    5. Practice the "Responsibilities of Federal Agencies"
    6. Practice the "Decide to Reject or Accept the Items"
    7. Participate in the Discussion Forum
    8. Practice the Flashcards
    9. Participate in the Short Answer
    10.  Take the Quiz
    11. Explore the Extra Resources

      Note the check boxes to the right that help you track your progress: some are automatic, and some are manual. 

      Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities

      You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.

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