Hospitality

Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, many of us tried our hands at baking during lockdown for the first time. However, for those with a dash of entrepreneurial spirit and a sprinkle of optimism, baking can soon turn into a lucrative hobby.

If your friends and family adore your creations, why not share your cakes with the wider world outside and turn your passion into an income stream?

Good food hygiene is essential to ensure that we are not harmed in any way by the food and drink we consume. As a food handler you have a legal obligation to ensure that you do not cause harm to anyone through bad practice, ignorance or neglect.

Food business operators must ensure that their employees are supervised and given adequate training in food hygiene to guarantee the safety of their food to customers. Understanding what level of food safety training is required for each job role in the business will set minimum standards and provide uniformed training for all staff. The level of training will be dependent on the role and involvement with food.

By practicing the four Cs of food hygiene – cross-contamination, cleaning, cooking and chilling – those working with food can avoid food poisoning and other illnesses.