Welcome to our The Galley: Food Handling eLearning course where you will learn the importance of safe and effective food handling procedures onboard. You will look at the common types of food poisoning and how to take precautions to avoid them, and how to safely store, prepare and serve food onboard.

Learning outcomes are shown below.

Module 1
LO1 Outline the importance of safe food handling practices and procedures
LO2 Identify the main reasons for food poisoning
LO3 Describe the legal responsibilities of shipowners in relation to food handling practices
LO4 Identify the health and safety measures that you should take in the galley
LO5 Explain how to prevent contamination
LO6 Identify where you can find the galley rules

Module 2
LO7 Identify the different types of food hazards
LO8 Describe what microorganisms are and why they are a food hazard
LO9 Explain the difference between chemical, physical and allergen food hazards
LO10 Describe what to do if you identify a food hazard

Module 3
LO11 Describe how to prepare foods hygienically
LO12 Outline how to store food
LO13 Explain how to hold and reheat food
LO14 Describe stock control procedures
LO15 Describe food service procedures