GMP for retort/cooker operations
Thermal Process Training
01. GMP for retort/cooker operations
Generally tailored programs, with input on specific cooker types and good manufacturing practice associated with the cook room in either the chilled or ambient stable sectors, aiming to ensure safe cooking of foods
The course does not set out to instruct operators on how to operate a machine, but aims to provide the reasoning behind good practice.
This one day course is ideal for cook room staff, QA/QC, technical/quality/ production managers, process and product development teams.
List of standard modules (can be tailored to what you need)
- Important microorganisms for heat processed foods
- P value and F0 calculations
- The batch cooker cycle
- The importance of product preparation
- The importance of packaging
- Good manufacturing practice for cooker operations
- Good manufacturing practice for chilling
- Course exam (optional)
Both face-to-face and online training are available
Previous feedback from the course
'Very useful day, learnt lots of new things'
'Very good, thank you! I feel I have a good understand of retort now'
'Quality training, very well presented. Thanks.'
'Found it all very informative and enjoyable'
'Really enjoyed the course, thank you!'
'Really helped me to understand thermal process'