Professional Development Archives

The Role of Quality Assurance in Maintaining Consumer Trust

Working in food industry quality assurance is a challenging yet vital role. With the increasing importance of food safety and […]

It is nearly the end of another year, and I am again asking the question “where have the past 12

An effective HACCP team leader has a variety of abilities, qualities and characteristics. One of those that I really connect

Evaluating Your Risk Management Framework If you have been following the risk management steps that we have been discussing in

Listen to Episode 4 of ‘Off the Menu’ where HACCP Mentor discusses how to implement the risk management framework into your business.

Listen to Episode 3 of ‘Off the Menu’ where HACCP Mentor discusses adapting and integrating the risk management framework.

The focus of Episode 2 is unpacking the role and importance of leadership and commitment to supporting robust risk management practices.

Episode 1 introduces you to the ISO 31000 Standards, the guiding principles, & the risk management framework.

There are many ways that you can enhance your professional development from attending conferences, completing short courses through to reading

SummaryThe pinnacle of our food safety professional ‘levels of mastery’ is becoming a food safety mentor. In Episode 10 of

SummaryBecoming an expert food safety professional does not happen overnight. It can take many years of deliberate practice and dedication

SummaryTo become recognised as a proficient food safety professional, years of experience is needed along with an excellent grounding in

SummaryBecoming a ‘competent’ food safety professional is the next level above advanced beginner in building your career in food safety

SummaryThe Advanced Beginner is the next level above novice in building your career as a food safety and quality professional.

SummaryEveryone needs to start somewhere. The first level in building your career as a food safety and quality professional is