This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to transport food from a food preparation area to another location. It also deals with holding or storing food on arrival.The unit applies to food service operations where food is transported from the preparation area to another location and stored on arrival. This includes restaurants and cafes, educational institutions, aged care facilities, hospitals, defence forces, cafeterias and kiosks, residential catering, in-flight and other transport catering, events catering and private catering. It applies to food handlers who directly handle food when transporting and storing food. People at many levels use this skill in the workplace including cooks, chefs, caterers and catering assistants.The person transporting the food may or may not be driving the vehicle.Food handlers involved in transporting and storing food must comply with the requirements contained within the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. Businesses may be required to implement a food safety program and food handlers would need to comply with the transportation provisions.