Food handler training

The operation of a food business requires that all staff carry out their work in ways that ensure that the business produces safe food. All staff must have a good understanding of the risks to food safety and the appropriate knowledge of safe food handling practices.

The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code contains requirements for the skills and knowledge of all food handlers.

The City offers a free online training course called FoodSafe Online to assist food businesses in training their staff. The course is presented in an interactive, easy-to-follow format and allows the user to print off a certificate upon completion that can be kept as a staff record. It is recommended that all food handling staff repeat the training at least annually.

Free access to FoodSafe Online is provided by entering the discount voucher FSJOOND359 on the payment page.

Additional training on allergy awareness for food businesses is also highly recommended.

The City also offers an alternate online food safety training course called I’m Alert, which is suited to volunteer food handlers and community groups.

Environmental Health Australia offers the FoodSafe training pack. This helps businesses meet their food safety requirements by documenting cleaning and pest control, monitoring food temperatures, and recording and monitoring deliveries. The training package contains a video, a workbook with questionnaires, and an ongoing proprietor workbook.