This comprehensive interactive online course is tailored for everyone working in the food service industry, from managers and kitchen staff to front-of-house employees. It equips participants with the knowledge needed to identify and handle the 14 major food allergens safely. By completing this course, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of food allergies, intolerances, and coeliac disease, and learn practical steps to protect your diners. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to food service, this training ensures you meet high food safety standards while enhancing your professionalism and confidence.
Course Objectives
- Understand Food Allergies and Related Conditions: Learn the differences between food allergies, intolerances, and coeliac disease, and why they require careful handling.
- Recognize Symptoms: Be able to identify the signs of an allergic reaction quickly and know how to respond.
- Identify Allergenic Ingredients: Gain knowledge of the 14 specific allergens and how to spot them in recipes and ingredients.
- Implement Safety Practices: Discover how to prepare, store, and serve food to minimize the risk of allergen exposure and cross-contamination.
Key Features of the Course
- Engaging and Interactive Learning: The course includes quizzes, assignments, and real-world examples to reinforce your understanding.
- Self-Paced and Flexible: Save your progress and return later, making it easy to fit into your schedule.
- Instant Feedback: Automatic grading ensures you know immediately if you’ve passed, with the opportunity to correct mistakes.
- Certification of Completion: Successfully pass the 32-question test with a minimum score of 80% to earn your certificate, demonstrating your commitment to food safety.
Why Take This Course?
- Protect Your Diners: Build confidence in your ability to handle allergens and keep guests safe.
- Enhance Your Career: Boost your skills and demonstrate your knowledge to employers and customers.
- Meet Legal Requirements: Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and allergen handling standards.
- Prevent Costly Mistakes: Minimize risks of allergic reactions, customer complaints, and potential legal liabilities.
Who Should Attend?
This course is perfect for anyone involved in food service, including:
- Managers and Supervisors: Ensure your team understands allergen safety and complies with regulations.
- Chefs and Kitchen Staff: Learn how to prepare and handle food to avoid cross-contamination.
- Waitstaff and Servers: Gain confidence in communicating with customers about allergens.
- Food Preparation Workers: Understand how to identify and manage allergenic ingredients.
Course Format and Accessibility
- Interactive Online Learning: Accessible 24/7, allowing participants to learn at their own pace.
- Flexible Duration: Complete the course in 2 hours, with the ability to pause and resume as needed.
- Accessible on Any Device: Learn from a desktop, tablet, or mobile device for maximum convenience.
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