Defrosting and cleaning the deep freeze (chest freezer) that houses the ice and daily gelato for blended drinks

Why we do it?

To ensure the unit is running efficiently and using minimum power, and also to keep the product clean and uncontaminated

Who performs this task?

Cafe Runner, or anyone who is looking for a job to do

When do we perform this task?

Fridays.  Generally after the school rush, when things quieten down

How we do it

1. Remove everything into the Gelato Storage Freezer
2. Switch off at the wall
3. Leave lid open
4. Use bleach and a blue cloth to remove any mould on the seal
5. Wipe over the inside of the lid and the front and sides of the unit
6. Place that blue cloth in the dirty rag bag
7. Get a fresh blue cloth wet it and wipe the seals and lid again to remove any bleach
8. Use hot water from the tap to pour over the ice build up to melt (this is super quick to get ride of the ice)
9. Once all ice is removed, mop up all water from the bottom of the freezer (grab an empty container place in bottom of freeze and squeeze your tea towel into the bucket, have two tea towels on the go
10. Wipe the entire inside clean
11. Close the lid
12. Switch back on at the wall
13. Wait for 15 mins
14. Return all stock to the freezer

Summary

This is a quick and easy job to do in between making drinks