On the lookout for Food hygiene heroes
The Food Hygiene Heroes scheme is the latest opportunity from the North Highlands and Islands Climate Hub. The scheme offers individual volunteers and staff of community organisations the opportunity of fully funded training to become ‘Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering’ qualified should they work on a project which aims to combat food waste.
The funded opportunity allows community food waste projects to benefit from volunteers and staff who are specifically trained in food safety meaning community larders and fridges are better equipped to support their communities in a safe and dignified manner.
The scheme asks individuals to sign up online and identify which community group they volunteer/work with. Once an application is received, the Hub team will verify the individuals work with the named community group and the specific food waste project and arrange access to the training.
The training is delivered online and can be completed in the individuals own time within a 90 day period. The Hub commits to work with community groups to remove barriers to accessing and completing the training.
Project Manager of the North Highlands and Islands Climate Hub, Joan Lawrie said:
“When talking with established and emerging community groups about their aspirations to develop projects which combat food waste, it became clear that food hygiene training would be a huge benefit. Not just for the projects, to allow them to operate safely and responsibly but to those volunteering and working on them. This course is industry recognized meaning those who complete it can add it to their CV to boost employability if that’s something they’re looking for.
I can’t wait to support people to achieve this qualification, the benefits are so significant to community groups and their projects and to the individuals taking part. It’s incredible to be able to reward volunteers and staff with something that supports personal growth.”
Groups are encouraged to circulate the information with their staff and volunteer teams. If you’d like more details, please reach out to your dedicated Development Officer or if you’re not sure who that is, drop us an email to enquiries@nhclimatehub.co.uk and we’ll put you in touch with the team member that covers your area.
