Handling food is not like handling other products, as there are certain health and safety considerations to keep in mind at all times. All food service workers, including caterers, are required to abide by local, state and federal government food safety and public health guidelines, including wearing protective clothing like hair nets and storing food properly to prevent spoilage and contamination. An answer must include:

• Awareness of public health and food safety guidelines
• Commitment to maintaining a clean and sanitary environment
• Personal health and hygiene

Example: “I was a chef at a high-traffic lunch counter where people constantly passed around germs. I learned fast to apply health and safety guidelines strictly.”