This qualification is aimed at food handlers employed in the catering business preparing both low and high-risk food

Who needs this qualification?

Anyone who handles food and works in catering.

Why is this qualification important?

All catering businesses have a legal responsibility to train their staff in matters of food hygiene. A high standard of food safety protects consumers’ health and helps to maintain the reputation of the business.

Qualification content

•    The importance of personal responsibility for food safety •    The legal responsibilities of food handlers and food business operators •    The importance of personal hygiene in food safety •    Effective personal hygiene practices, including protective clothing, hand washing and personal illnesses •    The importance of pest control •    The sources and risks to food safety from contamination and cross contamination •    Stock control procedures including deliveries, storage, date marking and stock rotation •    How to deal with food spoilage including recognition, reporting and disposal.

Assessment

•    30 multiple choice questions online or paper-based (45 minutes)

•    Pass mark 20 out of 30.    

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