Unit Award Scheme

demonstrated the ability to

1. describe why it is important to maintain good practice when handling food

2. identify five hazards related to food safety

3. describe at least three actions that minimise hazards related to food safety

4. list at least five ways to maintain personal hygiene in the food work area

5. describe when they need to wash hands when preparing food

6. wash their hands at appropriate times when preparing food

7. list at least three potential problems resulting from not maintaining personal hygiene in the food work area

8. state why cleaning surfaces and equipment is important in keeping food safe

9. clean three different types of surfaces appropriately

10. describe how and where in the fridge to correctly store at least five different types of food

11. explain what contamination is and how it occurs

12. follow key food hygiene rules to ensure contamination does not occur whilst preparing food.