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Roles of a food handler

Why food safety?

Overview

A food handler is anyone who is involved in any activity that involves food, such as:

  • delivery and receiving
  • storage
  • processing/preparation
  • serving
  • display
  • packaging
  • transportation
  • disposal
  • recall of food.

Remember that...

As a food handler you must have the right skills and knowledge.

  • Having the right skills means that you are able to do the things in your workplace that keep food safe, such as cleaning equipment correctly.
  • Having the right knowledge means understanding food safety and knowing what must be done to keep food safe.

Answer this practice question...

Who is responsible for making sure food is safe?

Incorrect! Why is this?

Correct! Why is this?

You have the right to reject the delivery if you find the food unsafe

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