CertificateQueensland

Food Safety Supervisor (QLD)

Issued by Queensland Health and your local council

What it is

A certificate for the person who supervises safe food handling. Cafes, restaurants and takeaways must have one on staff.

SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026

How to get it

Get a Statement of Attainment for the national food safety supervisor units from a registered training organisation. Every licensable food business in Queensland must have a supervisor. The business tells the local council who its supervisor is.

SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026

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Common questions

What is Food Safety Supervisor (QLD)?
A certificate for the person who supervises safe food handling. Cafes, restaurants and takeaways must have one on staff.
How do you get Food Safety Supervisor (QLD)?
Get a Statement of Attainment for the national food safety supervisor units from a registered training organisation. Every licensable food business in Queensland must have a supervisor. The business tells the local council who its supervisor is.
Who issues Food Safety Supervisor (QLD)?
Food Safety Supervisor (QLD) is issued by Queensland Health and your local council.
Which jobs need Food Safety Supervisor (QLD)?
Jobs in this guide that ask for it: Cook and Chef.