Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering

Course Overview

The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed for those who work within a supervisory role in a catering environment.

Successful candidates will leave this 3 day course equipped and empowered with the knowledge and skills required to effectively supervise food safety within a catering environment.

What’s covered?

The importance of food safety management procedures
Legal responsibilities of employers and employees in relation to food safety
Food safety legislation and procedures for compliance
How food safety legislation is enforced
Application and monitoring of good hygiene practice, including:
- Importance of good personal hygiene
- Procedures for cleaning and disinfection
- Procedures for controlling contamination and cross-contamination

Implementing food safety management systems:
- Microbial, chemical, physical and allergenic hazards
- Methods and procedures for controlling food safety
Evaluating food safety controls and procedures
The role of the supervisor in staff training