Description
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
- Understand the importance of food safety
- Identify common food hazards
- Know the 14 key Allergens
- Understand the importance of good hygiene
- Know the six stages of cleaning and disinfection
- Identify pests and types of pest control
- Know how to prevent contamination
- Understand safe temperatures of food
- Know good practices when storing food
Course content
- Consequences of good and bad food hygiene practices
- Food Poisoning
- Contamination hazards
- Bacterial Growth
- Prevention of cross contamination and food poisoning
- Cleaning
- Employer and Employee Responsibilities and food safety standards
- Storing, handling and disposing of food