As a result of change in the locals’ lifestyle and the booming tourism industry, the food service industry has becoming more attractive. Food and beverage sector is one of the leading sectors in the service area which comprises of both hospitality and tourism industry. This, in turn, has created a high demand for labor in the foodservice, resulting in the increase of employment of foreign workers from 9.1% in 2010 to 13.7% in 2015. As the foreign workers increase in numbers in Malaysia, so does the case of foodborne illnesses. However, to date, there is a lack of attempt to determine the food safety’s knowledge status among foreign workers in Malaysia since the previous studies focuses more on specific age groups of local food handlers. Therefore, this study explored how the foreign food handlers acquire their , attitude and practices in food hygiene and does this affect their job competency in food preparation. The expected outcome is a statistical result that showed the need for structured food safety training model tailored specifically for these foreign workers. The findings of the study will ensure that the food has been prepared safely, thus less money will be spent on healthcare cost due to food borne illness.
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