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View Unit : Food safety in catering

Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/502/0132
Qualification Framework
QCF
Title
Food safety in catering
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
9
Unit Credit Value
1
Date of Withdrawal
SSAs
7.4 Hospitality and Catering
Unit Grading Structure
Pass
Assessment Guidance

n/a

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Learning Outcome - The learner will:Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1

Understand how individuals can take personal responsibility for food safety

1.1

Outline the importance of food safety procedures, risk assessment, safe food handling and behaviour

1.2

Describe how to report food safety hazards.

1.3

Outline the legal responsibilities of food handlers and food business operators

2

Understand the importance of keeping him/herself clean and hygienic

2.1

Explain the importance of personal hygiene in food safety including its role in reducing the risk of contamination

2.2

Describe effective personal hygiene practices, for example, protective clothing, hand washing, personal illnesses, cuts and wounds

3

Understand the importance of keeping the work areas clean and hygienic

3.1

Explain how to keep the work area and equipment clean and tidy to include cleaning and disinfection methods, safe use and storage of cleaning chemicals and materials, and waste disposal

3.2

State how work flow, work surfaces and equipment can reduce contamination risks and aid cleaning

3.3

Outline the importance of pest control

4

Understand the importance of keeping food safe

4.1

State the sources and risks to food safety from contamination and cross contaminationto include microbial, chemical, physical and allergenic hazards.

4.2

Explain how to deal with food spoilage including recognition, reporting and disposal

4.3

Describe safe food handling practices and procedures for storing, preparing, cooking, chilling, reheating, holding,serving and transporting food

4.4

Explain the importance of temperature controls when storing, preparing, cooking, chilling, reheating, holding,serving and transporting food

4.5

Describe stock control procedures including deliveries, storage, date marking and stock rotation

Equivalent Units
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2.1.3.0L