MCO 4061.1A governs minimum food safety training for military and civilian food service and specific medical personnel.
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It covers policy, definitions, training, certification, food establishment personnel, privacy, review, and forms. Requirements include initial and annual training, certification, and training documentation at each food establishment.
Applies to: This instruction is applicable to all Navy and Headquarters Marine Corps activities.
Food employees must receive a minimum of 4 hours of initial food safety training prior to working in a food establishment. In addition to the initial training, food employees must receive a minimum of 4 hours of food safety training annually. (paragraph 7)
Temporary food employees, assigned for 30 days or less, must receive 2 hours of initial training and orientation prior to working in a food establishment. (paragraph 7)
Bartenders who do not prepare or handle food must receive 2 hours of initial food safety training prior to working in a food establishment. (paragraph 7)
Documentation of food safety training must be available at each food establishment. (paragraph 4)
Food safety instructor(s) and person(s) in charge must maintain a current food safety training certification in order to comply with minimum requirements set forth by this instruction. (paragraph 5)