Food safety and quality policy
Our Standard
The Company is committed to providing superior quality food that is safe, and meets the expectations of our clients and customers. Our standard will be delivered and maintained by our employees, contractors and suppliers.
Our Commitment
The Company will:
Conduct our food preparation in accordance with the NZFSA and respective legislative requirements;
Ensure our food preparation is conducted in sanitary facilities that do not expose food product to contamination;
Be pro-active in assessing potential food safety risks and implementation of risk control measures;
Encourage a partnership relationship with our clients for Food Safety;
Encourage team problem solving through all levels of the company to identify and implement work practices that
continually improve food safety standards and productivity;
Report and investigate incidents, then improve systems and practices that prevent recurrence;
Train employees to competently prepare food in accordance with company procedures and standards;
Continually develop managers and supervisors food quality and safety skills and practices;
Use an independent audit program to ensure compliance with the FoodSafe standards; and
provide information to all employees, contractors and suppliers, customers and client's that inform them of food safety
and quality issues.
Responsibilities
Management is accountable for implementing this policy within their respective area of responsibility. Compliance will be measured as part of annual performance reviews.
Management is responsible for:- Complying with the Company's food safety and quality policies and standards;
- Involvement in the development, promotion and implementation of food quality procedures;
- Training employees and line managers in the competent performance of their assigned duties; and
- Effectively use company resources to meet the food safety and quality commitments.
Employees, Contractors and Suppliers are to:
- Comply with the Company's policies, procedures and standards;
- Report all known or observed food hazards to their immediate supervisor or manager;
- Actively support the Company's food safety and quality program;
- Contribute ideas which improve our product safety and quality.
