Basic Food Handlers

Suitable For:

• Participants wanting to serve food in the hospitality industry and retail sectors

• Participants working in the hospitality industry and retail sectors

Topics covered:

• Food safety legislation

• Responsibility of a food handler

• Responsibility of business/organisations

• Food safety programs

• Personal hygiene

• Food poisoning

• Food allergies and intolerances

• Temperature danger zone

• Cross contamination

• Cleaning and sanitation

• Food storage

• Food preparation

• Pest control

Course Outcomes:

Participants will gain the skills and knowledge required to apply good food hygiene practices within the hospitality and retail sectors.

This course consists of the following units of competency:

• SITXFSA001 Use Hygiene Practices for Food Safety

• A Statement of Attainment will be issued at the conclusion of the course.

Requirements:

• A good understanding of written and spoken English is required to undertake this course

• No prior knowledge or experience required.

Materials

• Pen and Paper