Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment

Preserve health, hygiene, safety and security in the workplace in accordance with relevant regulations.

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maintain a hygienic, secure and safe work environment

skill/competence

cross-sector

Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Head chef: Head chefs manage the kitchen to oversee the preparation, cooking and service of food.
Quick service restaurant team leader: Quick service restaurant team leaders manage operations in a quick service restaurant.
Pastry chef: Pastry chefs are responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting desserts, sweet products and bakery products.
Cook: cooks are culinary operatives who are able to prepare and present food, normally in domestic and institutional environments.
Diet cook: Diet cooks prepare and present meals according to special dietary or nutrition needs.
Pizzaiolo: Pizzaiolos are responsible for preparing and cooking pizzas.
Head pastry chef: Head pastry chefs manage pastry staff and ensure the preparation, cooking and presentation of desserts, sweet products and pastry products. 
Fish cook: Fish cooks are responsible for preparing and presenting fish dishes using a variety of techniques. They may also prepare the accompanying sauces and purchase fresh fish for these dishes.
Grill cook: Grill cooks prepare and present meat, vegetables and fish using grill equipment such as grills and rotisseries.
Laundromat attendant: Laundromat attendants assist the customers of self-servicing laundries with issues related to coin-machines, dryers or vending machines. They maintain the general cleanliness of the laundry.
Kitchen assistant: Kitchen assistants assist in the preparation of food and cleaning of the kitchen area.
Kitchen porter: Kitchen porters wash and clean kitchen areas, including pots, pans, utensils, cutlery and dishes. They prepare the kitchen area before service, and receive and store supplies.
Drapery and carpet cleaner: Drapery and carpet cleaners clean draperies and carpets for their clients by removing stains, dust or odors. They do this by applying chemical and repellent solutions and with the use of brushes or mechanical equipment.

Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Domestic cleaner: Domestic cleaners perform all necessary cleaning activities in order to clean their clients’ houses. They vacuum and sweep floors, wash dishes, launder clothes, dust, scrub and polish surfaces and disinfect equipment and materials.

References

1. Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment – ESCO