Who can sign off the practical?

Who can sign off my supervisor report?

Your Supervisor Report must be completed by someone who is currently working in the food industry. It can be someone:

  • you are currently working with, or
  • you have previously worked with (within the last 12 months), or
  • you have volunteered with.

Make sure that the person who is completing your practical assessment, observes you doing everything listed on the report on three separate occasions.

Not working in the food industry?

Don’t stress, our food safety courses can be completed by anyone regardless of prior experience.

What about my practical assessment?

We understand it can be difficult when you’re new to the industry to have the practical assessment filled out, so there are a few options:

  1. If you have worked in the food industry before, then you can have a past manager or co-worker complete the assessment.  They don’t need to be a chef or a trained food safety supervisor. It can be anyone currently employed in the food industry (with a minimum of 12 months experience).
  2. If you have a friend or family member employed in the food industry, they can also sign off on your practical assessment. Again, it doesn’t need to be a qualified chef or food safety supervisor, It can be anyone currently employed in the food industry (with a minimum of 12 months experience).
  3. You can also speak to your local council and ask for a list of food-based charities that you can volunteer for. Many of these organisations deal with food and any regular volunteer is able to sign off on your practical assessment.

Make sure that the person who is completing your practical assessment, observes you doing everything listed on the report on three separate occasions.