Q.A. Standard: Ensure Cheddar Cheese is portioned evenly across Macaroni & Cheese. Cheese should be melted when heated properly.
Tools Needed
#8 Disher
1-1/3 size pan 6" deep
Dissolvable labels
White lug
Long handle teaspoon
Sharpie
Serrated knife
13 1/2" rubber spatula
Mesh safety glove
Work Safe
Store Macaroni and Cheese and Cheddar Cheese away from meat and egg products in the cooler
Always wear mesh safety glove for all steps requiring use of a knife, tomato shark, or slicer
Mesh safety glove should be washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use
PREPARING MACARONI AND CHEESE SIDE PORTIONS (Individual)
Pre-portioned macaroni holds for 4 days (including date prepped)
Prior to portioning, mark the day of expiration for the individual servings of macaroni & cheese on the bottom of container with a sharpie marker
EXAMPLE: Day prepared + 3 additional days = Discard Date
Prepared on 30th + 31st, 1st, 2nd = Discard on the 2nd (EOD)
Ensure you are wearing single-use gloves under the mesh safety glove
Put on the mesh safety glove for all steps requiring the use of a knife or slicer
Place a single-use glove over the mesh safety glove
Using a knife, cut the bag open completely across the top
Pour one bag of macaroni & cheese into a 1/3 size 6” deep pan. Scrape any remaining macaroni & cheese from the bag.
Use a #8 disher to portion out sides of macaroni & cheese and scoop the macaroni & cheese mixture into the bowl. (1 scoop per side portion)
Use 1 oz spoodle to apply ½ ounce of shredded cheese evenly over the macaroni and cheese (1/2 scoop)
Cover with a lid
Pre-portioned sides of macaroni & cheese will be held in a white lug in the reach-in or walk-in cooler set to maintain a temperature of 34°F – 41°F
Place a dissolvable label on the outside of the white lug. Transfer product name, prep date & discard date
ENSURE ALL INDIVIDUAL CUPS IN A WHITE LUG HAVE THE SAME EXPIRATION DATE
ROTATE WHITE LUGS TO USE THE CUPS WITH THE CLOSEST EXPIRATION DATE FIRST
NEVER PUT CUPS WITH DIFFERENT EXPIRATION DATES IN THE SAME WHITE LUG
SERVING PREMIUM MACARONI
Hold crumbled bacon in 1/6 size 4” deep pan on the makeup table at room temp
Only microwave 1 cup of macaroni at a time- DO NOT MICROWAVE MORE THAN 1 CUP AT TIME
Place macaroni cup into microwave
Vent (open) the lid on one side of the container
Close the microwave door. Press timer button.
While the macaroni and cheese is heating, use yellow tongs to remove 1 tender from the MPHC
Using the yellow cutting board and a biscuit cutter, cut the tender in half and immediately place the remaining half back into the MPHC so it doesn’t lose temp. (if 2 orders, use both halves)
Cut the half tender into ½ “squares (should yield 4-5 pieces)
Remove the macaroni from the microwave and place the cut chicken on top
Using a long-handled teaspoon, portion a level scoop of chopped bacon on top of chicken
Place lid back on and serve
Place into a 6 lb. bag. Serve with 1 fork and 1 napkin
