Pancakes
Quick Reference
| Product | Receiving | Storage | Quality Serving | Thawing Time | Thawing Temp | Hold Time | Cook Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pancakes | Freezer | Cooler | 120°F | 24 hours | 34°F - 41°F | Cook to order |
|
| Pancake Syrup | Dry Storage | Dry Storage | 50°F - 70°F |
Portioning
| Regular Order | Kids Order |
|---|---|
| 3 pancakes with ½ oz. margarine | 1 pancake with ¼ oz. margarine |
☆ Q.A. Standard: Pancakes should be golden brown, with no gray coloring and no hard edges
Tools Needed
- Squeeze bottle
- 1/3 size, 4-inch-deep pan
Work Safe
| Wash hands before starting work and after handling anything not related food related | Wear gloves | Hold Temp
34° F - 41° F |
Wash, Rinse, Sanitize All Utensils & Surfaces |
| If leaving work station or changing tasks, wash hands and change gloves | Minimum All Cooked Foods | Every 4 Hours |
- Never run the microwave oven empty
- This may cause a fire
Preparing
- Pancakes are prepared from a thawed state
- Pancakes can be held in the reach-in cooler, or one package can be stored in a 1/3 size, 4-inch-deep pan on the make-up table
- 1/3 size pan- Place a deli liner between each set of 3 pancakes- Use this liner to place the pancakes in the microwave
- Pancakes are cooked to order
Regular Order (3 Pancakes)
- When pancakes are ordered, place the deli liner and 3 pancakes into the microwave
- Spread the pancakes out, so they overlap each other
- Never stack pancakes directly on top of one another
- Close the microwave oven door. Never slam the door!
- Press the timer button (0)
- When the timer sounds, open the door and remove the deli liner with pancakes
- Flip the pancakes from the deli liner into the 9-inch plate (dine-in) or plain hinged container (dine-out). Discard deli liner.
- Using the squeeze bottle, apply ½ ounce of liquid margarine evenly over the three pancakes
- Close the microwave door
Kid’s Order (1 Pancake)
- When a kid’s order (1 pancake) is ordered, place a deli liner in the microwave
- Place 1 pancake on the center of the deli liner
- Close the microwave oven door. Never slam the door!
- Press the timer button (5)
- When the timer sounds, open the door and remove the deli liner and pancake
- Flip the pancake from the deli liner into the 9-inch plate (dine-in) or plain hinged container (dine-out). Discard the deli liner.
- Using the squeeze bottle, apply ¼ ounce of liquid margarine evenly over the pancake
- Close the microwave door
Serving
- During breakfast, hold syrup packs in a shallow 2” or 4” pan
- Place the pan in the holding bin or heated display
- This will allow syrup to be served warm
Regular Order
- Dine in - Place plate on a serving tray
- Place a fork and two syrup packets beside the plate on the serving tray
- Dine Out - Place the hinged container in a plastic carryout bag. Place 2 syrup packets, 1 napkin, and a fork into a 6 lb. bag
- Place the bag into the plastic carryout bag
Kid’s Order
- Dine in - Place plate on a serving tray
- Place a fork and two syrup packets beside the plate on the serving tray
- Dine Out - Place the hinged container in a plastic carryout bag. Place 1 syrup packets, 1 napkin, and a fork into a 6 lb. bag
- Place the bag into the plastic carryout bag
Close of Breakfast
- Serve all customers
- Clean the inside of the microwave with a clean soapy towel
- Wash, rinse, and sanitize the squeeze bottle and allow it to air dry
- Clean the workstation area with a sanitized towel
- Place lid on 1/3 size pan with pancakes remaining at end of breakfast
- Label “USE FIRST” and place it in the walk-in cooler
- Sweep and mop the workstation area