This course equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the safe and effective merchandising of food products. Understand and implement food safety standards, display guidelines, and personal hygiene responsibilities to maintain compliance and quality in food handling.
This course is from the ready2work Retail series, which is designed for both new and experienced retail professionals. The series offers practical skills crucial for success in the retail industry, such as customer service, sales techniques, inventory management, security, point-of-sale systems, etc., designed to help improve customer experiences, boost sales, and enhance operational efficiency.
Learn the importance of adhering to food safety standards, including personal hygiene, the use of PPE, and compliance with food safety requirements during food receipt, storage, and display. Learn techniques for proper food wrapping, packing, plating, and display, ensuring correct pricing and labelling while maintaining clean environments and handling food characteristics appropriately. Develop skills in stock replenishment, managing excess stock, identifying damaged or out-of-date food, and temperature monitoring.
Topics include: Merchandise Food Products: Food Safety Standards and Obligations - Food Display Guidelines - Ensuring Food Safety - Personal Hygiene Responsibilities - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Usage - Following Manufacturer Instructions - Display Equipment Cleaning and Inspection - Compliance with Food Safety Requirements - Food Receipt and Storage Practices - Product Labeling - Proper Food Wrapping, Packing, and Plating - Effective Food Display Techniques - Handling Food Characteristics - Correct Pricing and Labeling - Managing Excess Stock - Stock Replenishment - Maintaining Clean Environments - Identifying Damaged or Out-of-Date Food - Temperature Monitoring - Implementing the 2 Hour/4 Hour Rule.
