The nationally recognised short-course SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety is often referred to as ‘Hygiene for Food Handlers’ and is the industry standard for restaurant, cafe, and bistro workers in Australia. The course covers: identifying food hazards and preventing food contamination, following critical work procedures, cleaning and sanitising food handling areas correctly, maintaining personal hygiene and infection controls. Enquire now for entry requirements, food handling competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates in your area.
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Entry requirements for the Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety will prepare you for the following roles.
A Kitchen Attendant assists with the preparation of food in a café, restaurant or catering venue. You might prepare ingredients and create simple m...
A Cooks Assistant helps chefs, cooks and other kitchen staff in a commercial kitchen. You might get ingredients ready or prepare simple food items...
A Food Service Assistant works as part of the team in a commercial kitchen or restaurant. You’ll work alongside chefs and cooks to prepare meals fo...
A Catering Assistant helps with preparing and serving food and drink at various kinds of events. You might work with clients before an event to det...
A Sandwich Hand works in the kitchen area of a café, restaurant or other food establishment that offers basic meals. You’ll prepare ingredients by...
An Apprentice Chef is training to be a chef in a commercial cooking environment such as a restaurant, café or catering company. You’ll work with qu...
A Café Attendant serves food and drinks to customers in a café or coffee shop. You’ll greet customers as they arrive and take their orders or give...
A Waiter attends to diners at a restaurant, café or bistro. You might show customers to their table and give them menus. Waiters may take orders an...
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