Principles of Food Safety in Catering (Micro-credential)
Hospo, Food & Tourism
A course by
International Culinary Studio Limited
Gain an understanding of food safety legislation, policy, procedure, and best practices in a professional kitchen environment—NZQA-accredited and fully online.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 5 weeks
This course requires 10 hours per week
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Apply, monitor, and maintain food safety practices
Learners will be able to implement and uphold robust food safety procedures suitable for a professional kitchen or catering environment.
Monitor and maintain clean food production areas and equipment
Learners will gain skills to ensure equipment and production areas are hygienically maintained in compliance with food safety legislation.
What You're Signing Up For
This micro-credential introduces learners to the essential principles of food safety in a catering environment. It covers food safety legislation, workplace hygiene, safe food storage, food hygiene practices, and implementation of HACCP systems. Learners will develop the ability to apply, monitor, and maintain food safety standards in professional kitchens and catering contexts.
Course Content
- Introduction to Food Safety in Catering
- Workplace Hygiene
- Food Safety in receiving and food storage
- Food Hygiene
- Implementing HACCP
What you need to know first
Sufficient IT skills and computer to study online
English language competence for study and assessment in English
Applicants for whom English is a second language: IELTS (Academic) level 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0
Access to required equipment to test the temperatures of food (e.g., food thermometer)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Food Safety
Catering
Culinary
Future employment opportunities might be
Safer kitchen management
Food safety compliance in catering and hospitality settings
Enhanced employability for entry-level roles in hospitality
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