Food handling in restaurants, catering firms, food service vendors, fast food chains, and grocery store kitchens involves a variety of cooking and preparation techniques. Chefs, cooks, and food service workers need to be aware of hazards in the kitchen to serve safety with their cuisine.

FOOD HANDLER HEALTH HAZARDS/DANGERS 

• Food handlers may contaminate food, so employees must be careful to ensure that no illness is passed on by those working in the industry.
• You should not go to work if you are vomiting or have diarrhea. Don’t return to work until your symptoms have stopped for 48 hours. If you are […]

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