According to the food code, who is defined as working with unpackaged food?

The term that specifically defines individuals who handle unpackaged food is "food employee." This designation encompasses all personnel involved in food preparation, service, and handling processes that do not involve packaged food. The food code emphasizes the role of food employees in ensuring food safety practices are followed, which includes proper hygiene, knowledgeable food handling techniques, and understanding safe food storage methods.

The other choices, such as manager, team member, and food associate, do not uniquely define those directly involved with unpackaged food. While a manager might oversee food safety protocols, and a team member or food associate could embody various roles within a food service operation, it is the term "food employee" that is explicitly used in the food code to refer to those individuals who interact closely with unpackaged food items.