Highfield L4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering
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I’m taking this opportunity to thank Simon and his team for all the support they gave me since I hadn't taken a written exam for some time. For this reason, achieving this success has given me the confidence to effectively implement food safety at work.
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Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Beginner
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
6 Days
This comprehensive level 4 food safety course will provide you or your employees with an in depth knowledge and understanding of food safety. It examines the vital roles of management in establishing and maintaining high standards within a catering organisation. The course is relevant to all types of industry and is well respected by the Food Standard Agency, Independent Auditors and Enforcement Officers.
About this course
It is recommended that candidates have previously achieved the Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering qualification or equivalent. It is also recommended that candidates have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy or equivalent.
Reviews
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I’m taking this opportunity to thank Simon and his team for all the support they gave me since I hadn't taken a written exam for some time. For this reason, achieving this success has given me the confidence to effectively implement food safety at work.
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Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
Claire Taylor
Subjects
- Catering
- Food safety
- Food Hygiene
- Food Handling
- Food Packaging
- Health Management
- Safety
- Food safety management
- Management
- Industry
Teachers and trainers (1)
Melanie Dixon
Trainer
Mel has worked within various large corporate organisations specialising in other roles within facilities management including interior design (CAD) of office space and re-organisation management. More recently Mel decided upon a career change, influenced by her passion for good food and consequently worked in a number of local restaurants, during which time she developed a keen interest in Food Hygiene, which she now enjoys teaching to people involved in the industry.
Course programme
- An introduction to food safety management.
- The costs of poor food safety practices and the benefits of good ones. The role of industry guides and codes of practice.
- The role of the enforcement officer.
- The consequence of non-compliance and possible penalties.
- Duties and responsibilities of proprietors, managers, supervisors and staff towards food safety.
- Effectively communicating food safety to your staff.
- Keeping appropriate food safety records and demonstrating due diligence.
- Food contamination and how it can be controlled in a catering business. Physical, chemical, microbiological and allergenic contaminants. Characteristics and classification of bacteria.
- Causes and control measures of food borne illnesses.
- Managing the control and prevention of pests.
- Implementing effective cleaning and disinfection programmes. Effectively managing your food safety team and other non-food personnel, such as contractors and visitors.
- Premises, design and equipment requirements for a safe food business.
- The seven principles of a HACCP system.
- Developing an effective food safety system and team for your business. Implementing, managing, monitoring and evaluating food safety management procedures.
- Carrying out regular management inspections and internal audits.
Highfield L4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering