Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required 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 knowledge of: Appropriate practices to ensure efficient use of resources Cleaning and sanitation requirements and responsibilities. This includes an understanding of cleaning methods appropriate to a food handling environment and those used in the specific food handling area Food safety requirements related to own work as determined by the food business Housekeeping standards to be maintained in the work area Methods and procedures to be followed when carrying out work responsibilities in a food handling area to ensure that food safety is not compromised: this will depend on: food safety requirements as specified by the workplace the nature of work responsibilities it includes an understanding of: action required if food safety is or may have been compromised procedures used to prevent these types of contamination from occurring the types of contamination that can occur as a result of work activities Personal hygiene practices and clothing and footwear requirements associated with working in and moving in and between food handling areas and moving between food handling and non food-handling areas Suitable standard of products, materials, tools and equipment used in the food handling area, which includes awareness of: appropriate equipment and work methods chemicals suitable for use in a food environment materials that are unsuitable for use such as breakable or dirty equipment/materials Waste collection, recycling and handling procedures |