Would you like to be a part of a team producing food in one of SA’s great restaurants, cafes, bars, resorts or hotels? Or perhaps you would like to work in a food related role in a bakery, a butcher shop, food production, aged care, or event catering, there are so many options in the food industry!
The SSDIS01007 Basic skills for the food industry covers all the ‘must-know’ basic skills that employers are looking for to get you started in a new career with food!
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The following key elements are covered in detail:
Food safety & hygiene
Safe work practices
Safely using food preparation equipment
All commonly used basic methods of cookery
Plating and presentation
Policies & procedures commonly used in industry
Cleaning & sanitation of equipment and workplace

In most states and territories, retail food businesses involved in the preparation, distribution, supply and sale of food to the general public must have at least one Food Safety Supervisor at the premises.

This requirement exists to reduce the incidents of foodborne illness in the retail food service sectors and improve food handlers’ skills and knowledge.

This skill set provides learners with the skills and knowledge to work hygienically when handling food and to ensure the safety of food during its storage, preparation, display, service and disposal.