Hospitality Related workplace Basic Hygiene

1. BASIC HYGIENE

3. AS FOOD IS YOUR BUSINESS GOOD HYGIENE IS PART OF YOUR JOB

18. There is always the risk in the work place that utensils and equipment can become contaminated with bacteria Clean kitchen utensils and Equipment thoroughly, before and after use Play safe! Always regard raw meat and poultry as contaminated. Don’t spread infection Keep raw and cooked food separate, especially raw meat/ poultry and cooked meat/ poultry Wounds such as these are often infected with bacteria. They must be properly covered to prevent the spread of bacteria. Brightly coloured dressings will be easily spotted if they fall into food Keep cuts, grazes and boils covered with a waterproof dressing that is brightly coloured blue is a good colour Bacteria can collect beneath long nails, and pass into the food you handle Keep fingernails short and clean Your hair and scalp carry many bacteria which can fall into food Keep hair covered with a net or Disposable hat