real-world impact on food safety. If this is not tackled, John Rowley fears a poor precedent is being set for the future of QSR operations: “Training is vital at every level in food services. Each employee should be clear on not only their employer’s expectations but the national standards and regulations – training is the most effective way to ensure this. For those that had training efforts hampered by the pandemic, I would encourage looking further afield and considering digital training systems, which deliver consistent and reliable training programmes, and can quickly help to resolve a huge hurdle for the QSR sector.” For more information about NSF, or to read the full global report, please visit: https://bit.ly/3t245Jn
study is +/-3.76% at the 95% confidence level.
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coupled with inconsistent quality of courses has a clear,
Respondent Breakout: n=215 complete survey responses Responses from the UK
All respondents were currently employed in the QSR industry All respondents represented QSR brands with multiple restaurants
All respondents worked at QSR brands that are global, national, or regional About NSF
NSF is an independent, global organisation that facilitates
the development of standards, and tests and certifies products for the food, water, health sciences and
consumer goods industries to minimise adverse health
effects and protect the environment. Founded in 1944,
About this Study
NSF is committed to protecting human health and safety
NSF’s study surveyed a random sample of n=215
worldwide. With operations in 180 countries, NSF is a Pan
workers and decision makers in the UK. The study was
American Health Organization/World Health Organisation
double-blind and fielded by Lucid, a global leader in
(WHO) Collaborating Centre on Food Safety, Water Quality
managed survey sample. The margin of error for this
and Indoor Environment.
JJ Positions itself as a‘Refugee Friendly Workplace’ JJ Foodservice is working with the local council to offer support to Ukrainian refugees and families who may be arriving in the UK over the coming months.
T
he UK could take in 200,000 Ukrainian refugees as
departments, as well as help with CV writing.“We aspire to
the government extends its help to support more
be an inclusive, refugee friendly business, which means
than 500,000 Ukrainians that have left the country
our goal is to make every member of the JJ team feel
since the conflict began.
accepted, comfortable, and able to share their ideas
JJ is highlighting a wide range of positions to local councils across its 11 UK branches. HR Manager for JJ,
regardless of where they have come from or their personal circumstances,” said Joanna.
Joanna Florczak, said, “As a nationwide foodservice
JJ Foodservice is an equal opportunities employer,
company – our business never sleeps, and we are always
committed to creating an inclusive culture and encouraging
looking for more people to join our team.
a diversity of people.
“We understand that candidates from overseas may have
The group has just co-signed a petition from Refugee
limited UK-accredited qualifications and might need help
Action to lift the ban that is stopping asylum seekers from
with re-training,” she added. The food business can offer
being allowed to work.
full-time and part-time work, in addition to long-term career prospects and progression opportunities. JJ
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mentoring
placements
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See the latest careers here: https://go.jjfoodservice.com/ CareersforUkraine
across
all
For CV writing support contact: elit.rowland@jjfoodservice.com
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