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A Food Safety Supervisor oversees food preparation procedures to ensure a business or operation is conforming to food safety standards. You’ll check that food is handled and stored correctly and make sure staff are adhering to correct techniques when displaying, serving and disposing of food. You might conduct food safety inspections or conduct training in food hygiene practices.
Food Safety Supervisors should have good leadership skills and a strong focus on safety. It’s important you understand current food safety standards and know how to apply them to a range of settings. Food Safety Supervisors must have good observational abilities and excellent attention to detail.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Food Safety Supervisor.
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Do you work in hospitality food and beverage and need the skills to maintain the organisation’s food safety program? The SITSS00069 Food Safety Supervision Skill Set is a nationally recognised mini-course that will teach you how to keep food safe for human consumption during preparation, storage, display, and service. You’ll also learn safe food handling practices that comply with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. The course also covers: food disposal, single use items, temperature controlled food, critical control points, non-conforming practices, and more. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, food safety supervisor career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment opportunities near you..
Average duration: 4 weeks.
In Australia, a full time Food Safety Supervisor generally earns $1,050 per week ($54,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
There has been a strong increase in the number of people working in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 33,000 people employed in this sector in Australia and many of them specialise as a Food Safety Supervisor. Food Safety Supervisors may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as a Food Safety Supervisor, consider enrolling in the Food Safety Supervision Skill Set. This course will prepare you for a range of roles in hospitality by improving your knowledge and skills in food safety. You’ll cover topics including hygienic practices, handling of food and strategies for the safe storage, preparation, display, serving and disposal of food.
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Here are some potential career pathways within cookery and catering, food services and hospitality. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Cookery and Catering
Apprentice Chef
$865 weekly pay
Catering Assistant
Cooks Assistant
Food Service Assistant
Kitchen Attendant
Sandwich Hand
Breakfast Chef
$1,150 weekly pay
Chef
Commis Chef
Cook
Demi Chef
Food Safety Supervisor
$1,050 weekly pay
Pastry Chef
Patissier
Pizza Chef
Chef de Partie
$1,350 weekly pay
Executive Chef
$1,730 weekly pay
Sous Chef
Food Services
Fast Food Assistant
Waiter
Barrister
$1,630 weekly pay
Cafe or Restaurant Manager
$1,250 weekly pay
Hospitality
Bar Attendant
Barista
Cafe Attendant
Night Auditor
Bar Manager
Duty Manager
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Restaurant Supervisor
Rooms Division Manager
$1,440 weekly pay
Shift Manager
Venue Manager
$1,400 weekly pay
Learn more about Food Safety Supervisor courses in your area.