Food Handling Skill Set

Develop high-quality food hygiene practices

Prevent food contamination when preparing and packaging food

Make sure fresh produce and perishable items are safe to eat

Identify food hazards that may affect the health and safety of customers and communities

Deliver excellent hygiene standards to avoid penalties and fines

Report unsafe practices that breach hygiene procedures

A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment

A strong pathway to continue your studies

The ability to identify food hazards that may jeopardise the safety of yourself and others

The skills to handle, prepare, store and serve food that's safe for customers to eat

The confidence to prevent food contamination by cleaning and sanitising equipment, surfaces and work areas.

Good communication

An interest in the hospitality industry

A love of food and working in a kitchen

An interest in being part of a team

A desire to understand hygiene standards

Appropriate attire for a commercial kitchen such as leather closed-toe shoes, long sleeves and trousers

If obtaining a food safety supervisor certificate is your goal please see our Statement of Attainment in Food Safety Supervision which is also offered at TAFE NSW. This course does not qualify you to receive a Food Safety Supervisor certificate. A Food Safety Supervisor certificate is required by NSW law for all food businesses, including hospitality or retail.