Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes the ability to: Apply appropriate questioning, observation and related communication skills to support information collection, appropriate to the food business Assess the adequacy of the food safety program, which involves verifying information used by the food business to establish methods of controlling food safety hazards Communicate the audit findings including any relevant follow up actions to the food business as required by legislation Communicate the audit plan to the food business and agree on audit timetable Confirm that food premises, fixtures, fittings, equipment and transport vehicles meet the minimum requirements of food safety legislation Confirm that the food business has implemented appropriate corrective action within the timeframe established by the corrective action plan Establish the audit sequence, activities and timelines Form conclusions on audit outcomes which can be duplicated, given evidence collected Identify and locate information required to conduct the audit Identify any changes that have occurred in the food business since the commencement of the food safety program or since the last audit that could affect food safety Identify, investigate and record evidence of non-conformance and judge significance Prepare tools to collect information, typically including checklists and interview schedules Refer to the contract with the food business and legislative requirements to identify the scope of the audit Report the findings of the audit in appropriate format to meet legal and food business requirements Report imminent and serious risks as required by legislation/regulations Review food business documentation to confirm that required information is available Review records, conduct interviews, observe workplace practice and collect other relevant information as required to assess compliance with the food safety legislation Take immediate action to report non-conformities that present an imminent and serious risk to the safety of food Verify that the food business is implementing the food safety program, which includes: identification of all food safety hazards that may be reasonably expected to occur determining adequate methods to control hazards monitoring and record keeping procedures validating and addressing corrective action requirements Where findings indicate either a failure to comply with the food safety program or inadequacy of the food safety program, document areas of non-conformance |