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£29
£29
On-Demand course
1 hour 15 minutes
Food safety is a critical aspect of catering, encompassing a variety of practices aimed at minimizing health risks. Premises hygiene is fundamental, ensuring that the physical environment where food is prepared and served is clean and suitable for its purpose. Personal hygiene is equally important, with staff training on proper handwashing, illness reporting, and safe food handling. Risk control involves identifying potential hazards and implementing measures to mitigate them, while pest control prevents contamination from insects and rodents. Waste management is also crucial, as it involves the proper disposal of food and non-food waste to prevent attracting pests and reducing the risk of contamination. Together, these practices form a comprehensive approach to maintaining high standards of food safety in catering settings, as outlined in the Level 2 food safety course, which provides essential knowledge for anyone involved in the food service industry.