Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

52040.13.5 Culinary

• All tools used in the preparation and serving of food in the culinary area shall only be used under direct supervision of culinary staff. When not in use, tools shall be kept in a security locked box. In addition to inventory checks covered in DOMDepartment Operations Manual 52040.8, an inventory check shall be made prior to starting and after closing culinary operations by staff designated by the Warden or RPARegional Parole Administrator and noted on the inventory log. The time of the inventory check shall be noted on the watch commander’s report (Daily Report of Watch Activities). Any discrepancies shall be noted. Examples of tools are, but not limited to:

  • Knives.

  • Ladles.

  • Long-handled spoons (over six inch handles).

  • Long-handled forks (over six inch handles).

  • Rotating discs from potato peeling machine.

  • Band saw blades.

• Note: When a band saw blade breaks or becomes unusable, it shall not be replaced until the blade is measured to ensure the total number of inches conforms with the replacement blade.