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901.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to reduce the risk of potential injury to Food Services staff,
contractors, and incarcerated person workers in the Food Services areas by developing and
implementing a comprehensive training program in the use of equipment and safety procedures.
901.2 POLICY
The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office ensures a safe and sanitary environment is maintained
for the storage and preparation of meals through the appropriate training of Food Services staff
and incarcerated Food Services workers (15 CCR 1230; 15 CCR 1243( g); 15 CCR 1245(a)).
901.3 TRAINING
The Food Services management staff, under the direction of the Division Commander, is
responsible for planning and implementing the organizational structure of the Food Services
Operation. The Food Services management staff shall ensure a training curriculum is developed
and implemented for the use of equipment and safety procedures for all Food Services personnel,
including staff, contractors, and incarcerated Food Services workers.
The training shall include, at minimum:
(a) Work safety practices and use of safety equipment.
(b) Sanitation in the facility Food Services areas.
(c) Reducing risks associated with operating machinery.
(d) Proper use of chemicals in Food Services areas.
(e) Employing safe practices.
(f) Use of personal protective equipment.
(g) Facility emergency procedures.
The Food Services management staff, at the direction of the Division Commander, shall ensure
all staff and incarcerated Food Services workers are trained on how to assemble, operate, clean,
and sanitize kitchen equipment they are authorized to use.
Information about the operation, cleaning, and care of equipment, including manufacturer's
literature, that is suitable for use as reference material shall be kept in the Food Services operation
area. The reference material should be used in developing training on the use of the equipment
and the maintenance and cleaning procedures. Only trained personnel are authorized to use Food
Services equipment.
Food Service management staff shall identify and maintain a master list of all food service
equipment that incarcerated persons are authorized to operate (e.g. prethermalization equipment
at housing units, etc.) Policy
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Safety and sanitation shall be the primary consideration in equipment purchase and replacement.
Placement and installation of equipment must be carefully planned to facilitate cleaning, sanitizing,
service and repairs.
901.4 BRIEFING TRAINING
The Food Services management staff should consider daily briefing training as a method of staff
development. A lesson plan and record of attendance should be incorporated into the briefing
training. Records of all training, including training for contract workers, should be forwarded to the
Administrative Support Officer and maintained in the worker's training files in accordance with
established records retention schedules.
901.5 POLICY REVIEW
This policy shall be reviewed at least once every two years.
901.6 POLICY TRACKING
Date of Origin 01/25/2024
Review Date 01/13/2027
Revision Date
Date Approved 01/13/2025
Effective Date 01/14/2025
Supersedes New Policy
References 15 CCR 1230,1243, 1245, DOC Policy 8.01, 8.03
Regulatory Authority 15 CCR 1029
Signature of Issuing Authority
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