March 29, 2016
Just as selecting the right Food Safety Supervisor course is important, choosing the right person to perform this function in your business is equally critical.
Choosing a Person to Nominate
If you’re a food business owner, you should nominate someone trustworthy – yourself, your licensee, a manager, an employee, or an external contractor – who can fulfil the legal requirements laid out in the Food Act.
This involves choosing a person who:
- Can demonstrate ‘reasonable availability’ at all times to ensure accountability and to protect your business
- Understands the role and responsibilities of a Food Safety Supervisor
- Has the authority to supervise staff in food handling
- Has the organisational skills to implement a Food Safety Program
- Can complete Food Safety Supervisor training relevant to your food industry
Legal Requirements of a Food Safety Supervisor
To perform the role of Food Safety Supervisor successfully in your business, the selected person should:
- Hold a Statement of Attainment from a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), displaying the completed units of competency
- Have the role of Food Safety Supervisor embedded in their job with time allocated each day to undertake Food Safety Supervisor tasks
Benefits of A Food Safety Supervisor
A Food Safety Supervisor is a valuable asset because they can:
- Protect your business against unforeseen events such as food safety emergencies and customer complaints
- Know what to do should a food safety issue or hazard arise in your business
- Train and supervise staff in safe food preparation, fostering a culture with high food safety standards
- Ensure your business meets all requirements to pass a health inspection
- Build relationships with local government and Environmental Health Officers
