Boost your career in the catering or hospitality industry by attending our engaging and interactive Food Handling Courses. We offer both Category A and Category B courses, which are essential legal requirements under Legal Notice 178 of 2001.
Food Handling – Category B
This course is designed for individuals working with non-high-risk and wrapped food. Approved by the Food Safety Commission (FSC), this course provides essential knowledge on food safety and hygiene in compliance with Legal Notice 178 of 2001. Delivered in an engaging and practical environment, the course covers best practices for handling a variety of food types, ensuring participants understand the importance of maintaining food safety at all times.
By the end of this course, participants will have gained the skills necessary to ensure the safe handling, preparation, and production of food, helping to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses.
What You’ll Learn:
- Food Safety and Hygiene Principles: Understand the importance of maintaining hygiene standards in food preparation and handling, including personal hygiene and cleanliness in food environments.
- Food Contamination: Learn about the common causes of food contamination and how to prevent cross-contamination, both in food storage and during food preparation.
- Temperature Control: Gain knowledge of proper food storage temperatures, cooking temperatures, and the importance of temperature control in preventing foodborne illnesses.
- Handling Non-High-Risk Foods: Learn the best practices for handling non-high-risk foods, such as wrapped food and foods that do not require strict temperature control.
- Legal Requirements and Compliance: Understand the relevant legal requirements under Legal Notice 178 of 2001 and how to comply with the food safety regulations set by the Food Safety Commission (FSC).
- Cleaning and Sanitizing: Learn proper cleaning and sanitizing methods for equipment, utensils, and food preparation areas to prevent contamination.
- Food Safety in the Workplace: Understand how to implement food safety policies and maintain hygiene practices in the workplace, from preparation areas to serving food.
This course is ideal for:
- Chefs, Pastry Chefs, Butchers, and Bakers who are directly involved in the preparation and production of food.
- Waiting and Bar Staff, Cleaners, and Cashiers who indirectly handle food and play a role in food safety and hygiene.
- Anyone Interested in Food Safety who wants to broaden their knowledge of food handling practices
The course will be delivered at PG Group, Ħal-Farruġ Road, Luqa, LQA 3078
Why Attend?
The Food Handling – Category B course provides participants with the essential skills to manage food safety in everyday food handling tasks, reducing the risk of contamination and ensuring the food served to customers is safe to eat. By gaining a Food Handler License, participants will be able to demonstrate their commitment to food safety and their understanding of hygiene principles, which are crucial in any food-related environment.
Course Format:
- Theory: Learn the principles of food safety, hygiene standards, and food handling practices.
- Expert Instruction: Receive guidance from experienced instructors with knowledge of food safety regulations and hygiene practices.
Food Handler License:
Upon successful completion of the Food Handling – Category B course, participants will be registered as food handlers with the Food Safety Commission of Malta and issued a Food Handler License. We will handle all necessary arrangements for the issuance of the food handling license.
Why Choose Us?
Apart from being licensed by the Food Safety Commission of Malta to conduct food handling courses for the public, our trainers are experts in food safety and provide practical, real-world knowledge to help participants meet the highest food hygiene standards.
Who Should Attend:
- Chefs, Pastry Chefs, Butchers, and Bakers
- Waiting and Bar Staff, Cleaners, and Cashiers
- Anyone Interested in Learning More About Food Safety
