Course Description
Our General Food Handling Certification Course is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their food handling knowledge—whether you’re a food industry worker, a home cook, or simply someone who wants to understand more about keeping food safe. This easy-to-follow online program is designed to be completed in under 7 hours and provides all the essential knowledge you need to handle food safely and confidently.
What you’ll love about our course:
- Accessible Learning: No prior experience needed—this course is designed for everyone.
- Convenience: Study anytime, anywhere, on any device with an internet connection.
- Easy-to-Use Platform: Enjoy a smooth, engaging learning experience.
Whether you work in a food-related job or simply want to ensure safe practices in your own kitchen, this course is an excellent way to gain practical knowledge and skills to handle food safely for yourself and others. Enroll today and take the first step towards better food handling practices!
Key Concepts Covered Include:
- Basic Food Handling Practices:
- Understanding the importance of proper food handling.
- Techniques to prevent contamination and ensure safe preparation.
- Personal Hygiene:
- The role of personal cleanliness in food safety.
- Best practices for handwashing and personal protective equipment.
- Understanding Foodborne Illnesses:
- Common causes of foodborne illnesses like bacteria, viruses, and pathogens.
- Symptoms and prevention strategies.
- Safe Food Storage and Preparation:
- Proper storage techniques to maintain food quality and safety.
- Guidelines for safe thawing, cooking, and cooling of food.
- Temperature Control Basics:
- Introduction to safe cooking and holding temperatures.
- Understanding the temperature danger zone and how to avoid it.
- Preventing Cross-Contamination:
- Identifying risks and applying strategies to keep raw and cooked foods separate.
- Proper cleaning and sanitizing methods for utensils and surfaces.
- High-Risk Foods:
- Recognizing foods that require extra caution.
- Special handling techniques for dairy, meats, and other high-risk items.