We are excited to announce the launch of our brand-new Online Food Safety and Handling Training Course, designed
to help businesses ensure the highest food safety standards across various food handling settings. This course is
ideal for employees, contractors, and volunteers, equipping them with the essential knowledge and skills to prevent
food contamination, promote personal hygiene, and adhere to safe food storage practices.
Why is Food Safety Important?
Food safety is crucial for protecting public health and maintaining consumer trust. Every year, millions of people fall ill due to foodborne illnesses, often caused by improper handling and storage of food. The economic costs of food contamination are significant, from health-related expenses to loss of reputation. Adhering to food safety practices is not just about preventing illness; it’s about reducing food waste, protecting vulnerable individuals, and meeting regulatory compliance requirements.
Whether you’re running a restaurant, food distribution centre, or catering service, food safety should always be a top priority. Our course will help your team understand the importance of safe food handling and equip them with practical tools to handle food safely in various work settings.
What’s Covered in the Course?
Our comprehensive online food safety and handling training course covers all the essential topics to ensure your staff is well-prepared to handle food properly:
- Importance of Food Safety and Handling: Understanding the broader impact on public health and business.
- Personal Hygiene Requirements: Recognising the significance of personal cleanliness in preventing contamination.
- Preventing Food Contamination: Identifying and addressing common risks and harmful bacteria.
- Safe Food Storage Practices: Best practices for storing food in various environments to prevent spoilage.
- Cleaning vs. Sanitising: Understanding the key differences and when to use each method in food handling.
- Food Handling in Different Settings: This section covers approaches to food safety in different environments, such as restaurants, kitchens, and distribution centres.
Who Should Take This Course?
This online food safety and handling training course is suitable for anyone working with food, including:
- Employees in restaurants, kitchens, and food service environments
- Contractors involved in food-related activities
- Volunteers who handle food in community or charity settings
- Distribution and warehouse staff engaged in food transportation and storage
It’s ideal for new starters at induction and those requiring refresher training to maintain food safety standards.
Food Safety and Handling Training Course Duration & Accessibility
The course is designed to be completed in approximately 15 minutes, making it easy for your staff to fit into their busy schedules. The content is accessible online, allowing your team to complete it at their own pace. The course is simple to navigate, easy to understand, and compatible with different learning styles, ensuring effective learning for everyone.
Our course is available through Sentrient’s online workplace compliance system, but we can also integrate the training into your existing learning management system if you already have one.
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