The Person in Charge (PIC) may be the manager, owner, operator, or person otherwise in direct supervision of the food employees and the food processing.
The NC FOOD CODE (2009) requires that each establishment assign the duties of the PIC, regardless of the food service type*. The PIC must demonstrate food safety knowledge:
(1) by being a Certified Food Safety Manager; and
(2) by fulfilling the duties of the PIC.
To see a list of the PIC Duties, click here.
*Drink stands are not required to have certified persons.
The NC FOOD CODE encourages the people who make important decisions in the food establishment to have a good foundation for training other employees; rejecting products that are not received properly; handling customer complaints; monitoring specialized processes; and understanding employee health policy.
A PIC is required at all times of operation, including set-up/ prep and clean-up at the end of the business day.