Hygiene and Food Safety – Service

Knowing the guidelines of food safety is key in protecting consumer health and preventing toxic infections. Complying with a few basic rules of personal hygiene, required precautions, proper behavior, as well as cleanliness and sanitation of work surfaces, utensils, and furniture can help reduce, and even eliminate, the risk of contamination. The safe handling and storage of food can further help in reducing bacterial growth..

Target audience

Employers and employees involved in the food service industry.

Topics covered

• Personal hygiene
• Proper behavior
• How to wash your hands correctly
• When to wash your hands
• Health and injuries
• Cleaning up
• Toxic infections

Instructional objectives

• Understand the risks involved in food handling and service
• Understand the importance of prevention
• Be aware of and apply all hygiene and food safety rules
• Be aware of the employers’ and the employees’ responsibilities
• Adopt a proper behavior in order to protect consumer health