There are essentially three areas of food hygiene that you can cover when choosing a hygiene certificate to acquire. Manufacturing is the right choice for those that will be preparing for food that will be sold at a later date while retail is the certificate of choice for people that will be selling food that has already been prepared. The catering food hygiene certificate is the one for candidates that will be preparing, serving, or selling food directly to customers who will then eat the food on the premises. Catering roles can include working in the kitchen at a...

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If you wish to work within the food industry preparing, serving, or selling food then it is highly likely that you will need to have a basic hygiene certificate. This shows that you have learned the basic techniques that are required in order to create and maintain food that is free from harmful bacteria and other problems. It also shows any prospective employer that you are serious about working within the catering, hospitality, or food industry making you a more employable prospect. Taking a food course in basic hygiene is surprisingly inexpensive too. You can recoup the costs within...

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