Kitchen SOP for 

Using Food
Processor
SOP Number: Kitchen / F&B Production SOP – 26

Department: Kitchen / Food Production - Food Processor

Time to Train: 20 Minutes

Purpose of this SOP:

To ensure the hygienic operation of the food processor while

producing consistent results, always pay strict adherence to the
guidelines of safety practices. The staff should make sure to
safely and hygienically operate the food processor to achieve
consistent results.

The Executive Chef and the Sous Chef should be responsible to

ensure that appropriate equipment operating and maintenance
methods are followed by the kitchen staff. The hotel training and
HRD department should develop and implement proper
written Kitchen SOP's to ensure the same is implemented
correctly throughout all the food preparation outlets.

Operating Food Processor Standard

Procedures:
Note: This SOP is for reference or example only, always
follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer for
yours and others safety, and also to avoid any injury while
operating this equipment. 

1. Always assemble the components as described by the

manufacturer.
2. Remove the bowl cover and add product.
3. Reinstall the bowl cover and ensure it is in the closed and
locked position.
4. Use the pulse setting a few times at the beginning of each
processing operation to cut the product into smaller pieces,
then set the control switch to the desired speed setting.
 5. When processing is done, turn off the unit, wait for the knife
to stop, then unplug the power cord.
6. Rotate the clear plastic cover counter clockwise to unlock it.
7. Lift the bowl cover assembly up and away from the
machine, then the bowl can be removed to empty contents.

1. How to Use the Bowl Scraper?

 The bowl scraper has three legs and three lid wipers and
allows for 180° motion to fully wipe the entire bowl and lid.
 During processing, the scraper handle can be moved back
and forth to reintroduce partially cut product that is clinging
to the sides of the bowl into the cutting area.
 The bowl scraper can also be used during processing
to stir or mix liquid products.
 To move the scraper, grasp the handle and rotate it either
clockwise or counter-clockwise until it comes to a stop.
 The bowl scraper must be always used when using them
with the cutter-bowl attachment.

2. How to Use the Pouring Funnel?

 The scraper handle is equipped with a pouring funnel
through which ingredients may be added while the unit is
operating or while it is stopped.
 Preparing the Product for Processing products, such as meat
and cheese, into equal pieces of approximately one-inch
cubes.
 Only then add any liquid ingredients through the pouring
funnel.
 When processing, be sure to manually move the scraper
handle back and forth to reintroduce partially cut product
into the cutting zone.

3. How to Use the Feed Tube?

 Twist the knob to release the catch on the feed tube pusher
and pull out to expose the feed tube opening.
 The feed tube is used for slicing long, thin shaped products,
such as cucumbers or carrots, or to contain small items like
radishes.
  The machine does not stop when the feed tube pusher is
removed; this allows the product to be processed
continuously.
 Always use the feed tube pusher.

4. How to Use the Feed Hopper?

 If the machine is running when the pusher plate is raised
from the feed hopper, the machine will automatically come
to a stop.
 After the food processor stops, prepared products such as
potatoes, carrots, and lettuce can be placed in the large
feed hopper.
 Product may be stacked on top of one back to the feed
hopper.
 The food processor will automatically restart if the control
switch is in the low or high-speed position.
 Gentle pressure on the pusher plate will feed the product
through the rotating cutter plate.

Note: View the list of accessories available in the Food Processor.

Training Summary questions:

Q1. What is the purpose of this SOP?

Q2. How to effectively work with a Food Processor? 

Q3. Explain the process of using the pouring funnel?

Q4. How to feed the product through the rotating cutter plate.

Q5. Why it is important to use the pulse settings before the

beginning of each process?