Food Safety Functional Analysis

This project will review the National Occupational Standards for specific job roles and functions associated with Food Safety (24 standards in all).

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Key Purpose Main Function Ref   NOS 
 B2. Ensure Food Safety B2.1 Develop and implement systems to ensure food safety IMPFS101   Maintain personal hygiene standards in food and drink operations 
IMPFS103   Maintain workplace food safety standards in food and drink operations 
IMPFS106   Identify and report potential food hazards in food and drink operations 
IMPFS108   Raise food safety awareness in food and drink operations 
B2.2 Maintain and improve systems which ensure food safety IMPFS110   Monitor food safety at critical control points in food and drink operations
IMPFS111   Contribute to continuous improvement of food safety in food and drink operations 
IMPFS113   Carry out disinfection in food and drink operations 
IMPFS115   Maintain site security in food and drink operations 
B2.3 Audit food safety IMPFS117   Develop and promote a food safety culture within food and drink operations 
IMPFS119   Develop specifications for safe sources and supply of raw materials and ingredients in food and drink operations 
IMPFS120   Control and monitor safe supply of raw materials and ingredients in food and drink operations 
IMPFS122   Allocate roles and responsibilities for food safety management in food and drink operations 
IMPFS123   Implement controls to manage safe food sources and products in food and drink operations 
IMPFS125   Audit food safety management procedures in food and drink operations 
IMPFS126   Report on food safety compliance in food and drink operations 
IMPFS128   Analyse food safety hazards and risks in food and drink operations 
IMPFS129   Produce action plans to control food safety hazards and risks in food and drink operations 
IMPFS133   Develop policy and guidelines to manage food safety in food and drink operations 
IMPFS134   Develop working practices and procedures to manage food safety in food and drink operations 
IMPFS135   Develop recording procedures to monitor food safety in food and drink operations 
IMPFS137   Provide food safety information to consumers in food and drink operations 
IMPFS139   Monitor food hygiene standards using rapid test methods in food and drink operations 
IMPFS141   Manage the recall and withdrawal of manufactured food products in food and drink operations
IMPFS143   Implement measures to control pests in food and drink operations