Food Safety for Food Operators
Food & Beverage
A course by
Wintec
A one-day practical course providing essential food safety knowledge for food operators, including hazards, controls, and NZ food safety legislation to prepare food for others safely.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton, Hamilton
This course requires 8 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Understanding food safety legislation
Explain New Zealand food legislation relevant to food operators and apply it correctly in the workplace.
Identifying foodborne hazards
Recognise foodborne illness hazards such as microbes, physical, chemical and allergen risks and understand control measures.
Effective contamination prevention
Implement practical steps to prevent cross contamination and foodborne illnesses in food preparation and serving.
What You're Signing Up For
This one-day course teaches food operators how to handle and prepare food safely, understand and prevent food-borne illnesses, apply New Zealand food safety legislation, and minimize risks associated with food hazards. Successful completion awards a Wintec Food Safety for Food Operators Certificate of Completion recognized by employers across New Zealand. The course includes theory and multiple-choice tests requiring good English reading and writing skills, with training adapted to participants' backgrounds and experience.
Course Content
- Food-borne illnesses: causes and prevention
- Cross contamination: mechanisms and prevention methods
- Importance of clean clothing in food safety
- Personal hygiene and food covering
- New Zealand food safety legislation and its workplace applications
- Identification and control of hazards including microbes, physical hazards, chemicals, and allergens
- Safe food handling practices
What you need to know first
Adequate reading and writing English skills to complete written assessments
Attend all scheduled lessons for certification
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Food Service
Future employment opportunities might be
Food Handler/Food Operator
Kitchen Staff
Food Service Worker
Hospitality Staff