1121 Food Hygiene (Free, Funded, New Forest, F2F)

Download Poster

This course is being offered free with the funding we receive to person's whose home address is in Hampshire. However, please be aware that if you fail to attend or complete the course we will charge £50 as we are unable to subsidise your place once booked. Cancellations fees are only waived if a place is cancelled 2 weeks before the course runs, for whatever the reason of your cancellation.

This qualification is aimed at food handlers employed in the catering business preparing food. All catering businesses have a legal responsibility to train their staff in matters of food hygiene.

In this session we will cover:
* 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.

A short multiple-choice exam will be held at the end of the day. You will need photographic ID to take the exam.