Basic Food Safety

It is ideal for workers who prepare, provide, and serve food primarily to vulnerable groups including the elderly, children and infants, pregnant women, and people with medical conditions, immune deficiencies, or allergies. This unit will provide you with the skills and knowledge of personal hygiene and basic food safety to prevent contamination of food that could result in a food-borne illness.  The course also covers Standard 3.3.1 Food Safety Programs for Food Service to Vulnerable Persons.

1. Personal Hygiene Standards:

   • Follow procedures for maintaining personal hygiene.

   • Report any health conditions or illnesses and adhere to company protocols for continuing work.

   • Wear and maintain bandages, dressings, appropriate clothing, personal protective gear, and footwear to prevent contamination.

   • Follow hand washing procedures using the designated facilities.

2. Cleanliness of Food Handling Areas:

   • Keep the workplace clean and tidy as per workplace requirements.

   • Implement measures to prevent pests from entering food premises.

   • Identify and report any signs of pests.

3. Food Safety Program:

   • Handle and store food according to the food safety guidelines.

   • Store, use, and dispose of single-use items properly to avoid contamination.

   • Separate food meant for disposal and follow proper disposal procedures.

   • Identify and report any practices that do not align with the food safety program.

   • Take corrective actions within your responsibility level and report them to your supervisor, ensuring all actions are documented as required.

   
   The course applies to individuals who work or seek work as a Food Handler (Level 1 Food Safety). This course is designed for individuals working in roles that involve handling food, specifically in health and community sectors.

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