Food Safety for Childcarers

Course Content

Definition of Food Hygiene

Food poisoning

• definition
• symptoms
• causes
• 'at risk' groups
• incidence of food poisoning

Contamination of food

• bacteria
• viruses
• other poisons
• foreign bodies

Bacteria

• living cells
• where they exist
• variations

Conditions for Growth

• food
• moisture
• warmth
• time

Sources of Bacteria

• Cross-contamination

Personal Hygiene

• personal responsibilities
• protective clothing
• reporting illnesses

Pest Control

• spotting pests
• getting rid of them

Cleaning and Disinfection

• cleaning the workplace
• cleaning and disinfectant chemicals
• cleaning procedures

Food Hygiene and the Law