By the end of this training you will understand:

• What is required of you as a food handler
• The nature of microorganisms and harmful bacteria
• The different types of food poisoning
• How to safely handle food
• How to comply with current legislation
• How to prevent cross contamination, illnesses and injuries
• How to clean and disinfect equipment and surfaces
• The importance of personal hygiene, correct food storage and safe food temperatures
• Hello and welcome to your Level 1 Food Safety and Hygiene training.
• Once you’ve completed this course, you’ll know how to prevent contamination,
• illnesses, injuries and fatalities that can be caused by food.
• You’ll know how to safely prepare, serve and sell food to your consumers
• and you’ll be up to date with current legislation and industry best practice regarding cleaning,
• personal hygiene, food storage and safe food temperatures.
• Being human, we all need to eat and drink to survive.
  But food means much more than that.
• We use it to welcome people into our home, to show love for those we care for, to give strength and comfort to the sick,
• and to show kindness to those less fortunate than ourselves.
• We use it to say sorry, to offer our condolences, to get to know people,
• to form partnerships, to say thank you, and of course, to celebrate.
  Food is quite a big deal.
• And it’s one of life’s greatest pleasures – so let’s see what needs to be done to keep it safe
• and enjoyable to prepare, make, share, and best of all – eat.