Food Safety and Hygiene

This training develops our staff’s knowledge and understanding of food safety and hygiene, ensuring they can safely prepare, handle and store food when supporting individuals in their own homes.

Our staff may be responsible for preparing and cooking meals or supporting individuals to prepare their own food and drinks, promoting independence, choice and involvement in everyday activities.

The training covers essential food hygiene principles, safe food preparation and storage, preventing cross-contamination, personal hygiene, food allergies and recognising potential food safety risks.

As part of Cumbria Quality Care’s commitment to delivering safe, high-quality support, all staff are required to complete this mandatory training before undertaking food preparation or supporting individuals with food and drink.

Through this training, we ensure our staff have the knowledge, skills and confidence to maintain high standards of food safety, protect individuals from food-related illness and promote their health, wellbeing, dignity and independence.