What if my kitchen assistant who washes dirty equipment does not handle food?
People who do not handle food are excluded from the definition. However if an assistant does not thoroughly clean equipment it can expose food to physical and bacteriological contamination. It may be that the assistant may be asked to undertake other duties that may involve handling of food. It is suggested that it is good practice for these staff to have instruction, training or supervision. Similarly other non food handlers such as maintenance staff, electricians and management though not involved in food handling on a daily basis can all influence the safety of the final product and can therefore benefit from training.
