Description

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The Food Preparation eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of safe and hygienic practices when preparing food in the workplace.

The course explores the importance of personal hygiene, preventing contamination and following appropriate procedures when preparing different types of food. Learners will consider practical measures for maintaining clean preparation areas, handling ingredients safely and controlling common food safety risks throughout the preparation process.

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Who Should Attend?

• Employees involved in preparing or handling food.
• Catering and hospitality personnel.
• Kitchen and food service employees.
• Employees working in food production or preparation environments.
• New starters requiring food preparation and hygiene awareness.
• Managers and supervisors responsible for food preparation activities.
• Anyone requiring an understanding of safe food preparation practices.

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What You Will Learn

• The importance of safe and hygienic food preparation.
• Common hazards associated with preparing food.
• How food can become contaminated during preparation.
• The importance of good personal hygiene.
• Effective handwashing practices.
• Maintaining clean and hygienic food preparation areas.
• Preventing cross-contamination between foods.
• Safe handling of raw and ready-to-eat foods.
• Appropriate use of chopping boards, utensils and preparation equipment.
• Cleaning and sanitising equipment and work surfaces.
• Safe handling and preparation of ingredients.
• The importance of appropriate temperature control.
• Safe practices for defrosting, cooking, cooling and reheating food.
• Recognising food that may be unsafe or unsuitable for use.
• Awareness of food allergens during food preparation.
• Preventing unintended allergen cross-contact.
• Appropriate handling and disposal of food waste.
• Reporting food safety concerns appropriately.
• Following organisational food preparation and hygiene procedures.
• Contributing to a safe and hygienic food preparation environment.

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Course Delivery

This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.

Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.

Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.

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Assessment

Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.

A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.

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Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.

This is an awareness-based eLearning course and does not replace any role-specific, practical or formally recognised food safety training or qualification that may be required for a particular role or workplace.

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Course Duration

The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.

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