Program Objectives:
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
- To provide an understanding of the principles of food safety.
- To identify and control the hazards and types of cross-contamination.
- State the consequences of poor standards and the benefits of good standards.
- Identify and list the employer's and employee's responsibilities.
- List common symptoms of food poisoning and give examples of people most at risk.
- Identify and assess the role of a food handler with regard to premises and equipment.
This program is designed for:
Catering managers, supervisors, executive and head chefs in the hospitality industry, health sector, retail sector, delicatessens, industrial and institutional catering units. This program is worth 15 NASBA CPEs.
Locations & Dates:
18 - 20 Mar 2012 Dubai, English
09 - 11 Sep 2012 Dubai, Arabic
Meirc reserves the right to alter dates, content, venue and trainer with a reasonable notice time.
One extra free place for every 2 paid nominees
Delivery Type: Group-Live
Pre-requisites: None
Program Outline
Introduction to Food Safety - Definitions
- Types of Hazards in Food Industry
- Control of Various Types of Hazards
- High-Risk and Low-Risk Foods
- The Four Essential Pillars of Safe Food Handling
- Causes and Symptoms of Food Poisoning
- Benefits and Cost of Food Safety
Control of various types of hazards - Sources of Hazards
- Routes of Contamination
- Cross-Contamination and Control
- Physical Hazards
- Chemical Hazards
- Allergenic Hazards
Personal Hygiene - Risks to Food with Poor Hygiene
- Hand Washing
- Washing Facilities Required
- Protective Clothing and Equipment
- Reporting Illnesses
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Pest Control - Food Pests
- Conditions for Pests to Survive
- Signs of Pest Infestations
- Eradication of Pests
- Physical and Chemical Control
- Employer's Responsibility
Cooking, Chilling, and Cleaning - Cooking Food Safely
- Visual Checks and Temperature Probes
- Safety Precautions when Cleaning
- Chilled Storage and Safe Defrosting
- Six-Stage Cleaning
- Properties of Food Equipment
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