Introduction to food safety and hygiene
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This lesson includes

  • Closed captions & dubbing
  • Downloadable resources
  • Mobile app (iOS & Android)

Introduction to food safety and hygiene

Off the top of your head, could you define the difference between food safety and hygiene? They address similar important issues, but there are differences....

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3m 5sFood safety and hygiene fundamentals

Instructor
Alastair McLeod
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This lesson includes

  • Closed captions & dubbing
  • Downloadable resources
  • Mobile app (iOS & Android)

Lesson details

Off the top of your head, could you define the difference between food safety and hygiene? They address similar important issues, but there are differences. When you're confident in what food safety and hygiene means, you're better prepared to keep your workplace safe for everyone.

In this lesson, you'll get an introductory overview of why food safety and hygiene are so important.

What you'll learn in the Introduction to food safety and hygiene lesson

  • The difference between food safety and food hygiene
  • Why food safety and hygiene are important
  • Potential consequences of poor food safety and hygiene
  • Your responsibilities as a food handler

Instructor

Alastair McLeod
Alastair McLeodOwner of Al'FreshCo

Australian chef and TV personality Alastair McLeod established the hatted Tank Restaurant and Bar and most recently founded the catering business Al'FreshCo. Hailing from a multicultural background, Alastair was always encouraged to try different...

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