Quick Reminders

Reminders when working with food or around areas of food preparation

Keep staff areas clean and tidy to prevent spread of bacteria

Avoid unhygienic practices when handling food e.g. spitting, sneezing, eating, tasting and touching food after contacting bare skin

If suffering from any kind of ailment or illness avoid working near any food area and report to your supervisor for assessment

Keep hair neat and tied up, keep nails short and and clean, refrain from wearing jewellery of any kind, and keep any cuts, sores and grazes wrapped up with a waterproof coloured band aid

Wash your hands thoroughly after any activity unrelated to work or every 30 minutes

Abstain from wearing your uniform when travelling to and from work

Remember to frequently change any protective clothing gear you might have e.g. gloves

Do not wear personal clothing when working in any food environment

Always wear the required uniform and protective clothing as outlined by management

Always wear a clean uniform, preferably daily to reduce the risk of hazards

Understand how to handle food in a proper manner, and to reduce the risk of contamination

Continually check and make sure areas where food is worked with are clean