Stock Handling [F&B-OPP-07]

SOP Number: F&B-OPP-06

Department: Management

Date Issued: 21 November 2022

Stock Handling

Stock Rotation

Stock must be rotated in a clear First Expired, First Out (FEFO) process

Storing and dating decanted foods

Once a product packaging has been opened, the item must be sealed and dated 3 days from the day of opening. For example, opened on Monday 1st, must be used by Wednesday 3rd.
Labels must be clearly placed on the front or top of product.
NEVER re-label a product.
Labels must be checked on a daily basis and old stock thrown away.
Permanent day dots are to be used as per the image

Large detailed shelf life labels are to be used for frozen items with full details entered

Refrigeration & Freezer Storage

Top	Ready-to-Eat/Cooked Foods
	Fruits and Vegetables
	Pre-cooked Deli Foods, Eggs, Foods that will be reheated
	Seafood
	Raw Fish
	Raw Meats
Bottom	Raw Poultry

Frances Charles