Posts Tagged ‘food hygiene training’
What is a Food Hazard?
What is a food hazard? Food safety is an important issue for everyone, as foodborne illnesses affect millions of people each year. Understanding what is a food hazard may be critical for preventing contamination and ensuring public health. In this ‘snapshot’ guide, we will explore what is a food hazard, the different types of food…
Read MoreFood Handler’s Certificate
What is a food handler’s certificate? Food safety is important for those involved in food handling, preparation and service. Understanding the fundamentals in food safety often involves completing food hygiene training. After completion of the course, you will often receive a food handler’s certificate, indicating proficiency in safe food practices. In this article, we’ll discuss…
Read MoreFood Hygiene in Care Homes
Food Hygiene in Care Homes As a leading food hygiene training company, we understand the significance of maintaining excellent standards in any kitchen. Care homes are placed under just as much scrutiny when it comes to food hygiene standards as commercial kitchens. In this blog, we will explore the key aspects of food hygiene in…
Read MoreBasic Food Hygiene Course – What does it mean?
Basic Food Hygiene Food hygiene courses educate staff on the right way to handle and prepare food, protecting customers from harmful diseases. It is important that food businesses train their staff so they can set minimum food safety standards and implement good hygiene practices. This ensures businesses are legally compliant with food hygiene regulations. Most…
Read MoreFood Hygiene Certificate FAQ
Food Hygiene Certificate Frequently Asked Questions Food Hygiene certificates are, quite simply, proof that you have undertaken the necessary training to handle and work with food in a professional setting. While the only legal necessity is that staff are trained by their employers in food handling, a verifiable certificate is the most sure-fire way of…
Read MoreWhat can poor food hygiene cause?
If you work in a kitchen or otherwise prepare food as part of your job role, you have a legal responsibility to complete food hygiene training. This duty ensures the safety of you, your colleagues, and everyone that you are serving food to, whether those individuals are members of the public, people you care for,…
Read MoreDo I need a food hygiene certificate to sell homemade cakes?
If you are making money from cakes that you make at home as a business venture and you are selling them not just on an ad-hoc basis but for a profit, then you will need to set up as a business. This is because your customers need to know that they will be kept safe.…
Read MoreWhat are the 5 Food Safety Rules?
If you work in a role that involves handling, storing, serving, or preparing food in the United Kingdom, you need to know the basics of food safety. Here are 5 important food safety rules you should be sure to apply to your business. Rule 1: Maintain a high standard of food hygiene It’s essential to…
Read More5 Every Day Tips To Remember About Safe Food Storage
When it comes to food hygiene there are some things that you and your team should do without hesitation or question. Safe storage of food is one of these and it is part of basic food hygiene practice to ensure that the things we cook have not been stored in an unsafe environment. At the…
Read MoreIntegrating Allergen Awareness into Your Food Hygiene
As Early Years professionals, you will be very aware of the need for allergy awareness in your workplace. When we designed our food hygiene certificate course we made sure that we included plenty of information on the allergen groups specifically for the Early Years sector. Sometimes, as I did recently, you overhear things that make…
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