What does a food safety consultant do?
A food safety or HACCP consultant will bring the technical knowledge and expertise that facilitates the implementation of the Good Manufacturing Practices* (GMPs) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems in your facility.
What is food safety and quality?
The terms food safety and food quality can sometimes be confusing. Food safety refers to all those hazards, whether chronic or acute, that may make food injurious to the health of the consumer. Quality includes all other attributes that influence a product’s value to the consumer.
What are food consultants?
A food consultant or a food service consultant is a professional advisor who works as an advocate for their client in achieving the goals through strategized designing of food service facilities and operations management systems.
How do I become a food safety consultant?
What Qualifications Do You Need to Be a Food Consultant?
- A degree in food management, hospitality, nutrition and/or culinary arts.
- Food Handlers License.
- Knowledge of health, fire safety and disabled person act requirements.
- Leadership, managerial, organizational, and problem solving skills.
Why is food safety and quality?
Food safety and quality are important at the home level, but are critical in large scale food production and processing, and also where food is freshly prepared and served. In the past, many foods were processed at home. There are many processed and packaged foods. Safety of these foods is important.
How do food consultants charge?
Hourly, daily, or monthly retainer While it depends on experience and what region of the country you live in, restaurant consulting fees generally range from $250 to $1,000 a day, or $40 to $120 per hour, if done on-site. You can always negotiate the option of a monthly retainer fee if that’s easier.
How long is Haccp certification valid?
three years
It’s recommended that you keep up to date every three years to maintain food safety standards and to ensure awareness of current legal requirements. However, our certificates do not have an expiry date.