What is the most important factor for food safety in childcare centres?

That ALL staff, from the director to the kitchen staff and trainees, understand the importance of storage & preparation and the risks of contamination of children’s food. As the majority of childcare centre staff are not qualified food safety specialists, it is important to convey the food safety & hygiene messages and highlight the consequences of poor hygiene when preparing food for children in your care. The well known issues include: 1 – Staff personal hygiene with washing hands after going to the toilet or returning from a break; 2 – That children wash their hands before eating a meal; and 3 – Having clean crockery, cu...