Food Hygiene in Care

Did you know that there’s around 200 times more faecal bacteria on the average kitchen cutting board than on a toilet seat? It’s absolutely vital that care providers run a tight ship, not just within their kitchens but in the general handling of food too.

And with our comprehensive food hygiene in care course, you can ensure the wellbeing of vulnerable individuals. In just 50 minutes, your team will learn how to confidently handle food, comply with food regulations, protect vulnerable individuals from foodborne illnesses, and become food safety champions in the workplace.

Food Safety Fundamentals: Understand the importance of food hygiene and the legal requirements.
Contamination Control: Learn how bacteria, viruses, and parasites can spread and how to prevent cross-contamination.
Safe Food Handling: Master essential food handling practices, including storage, preparation, and cooking.
Hygiene and Cleaning: Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and ensure clean food preparation environments.
Allergens and Special Diets: Learn how to handle food allergens and accommodate dietary needs.

Key outcomes:

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Identify the various laws and legislation relating to food safety
  • Understand the bacteria, viruses and parasites in food, and the impact of foodborne diseases
  • Outline what cross-contamination means and how food can be contaminated
  • Prevent contamination through good hygiene practices
  • Maintain a high level of personal hygiene and cleanliness
  • Manage food allergens, and have an awareness of safe food temperatures
  • Understand the risks and management of pests in food storage, handling and preparation
  • Understand proper cleaning and monitoring for safe food handling.

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