Professional Online Training
Level 1 Food Safety - Catering
Foundation-level food safety training for catering staff, covering legislation, hazard control, contamination prevention and pest awareness to support safe food handling practice
From £15 + VAT
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Course Details
- Duration: 50 mins
- Delivery: Online and self-paced
Who This Course Is For
This course suits staff who need an introduction to food safety principles as part of their induction, including:
- New employees with minimal or no prior food safety knowledge
- Employees handling low-risk or wrapped foods (category A)
- Front of house staff such as waiting or checkout personnel
Course Content
The course is structured across the following modules:
- Food Safety Legislation — Covers the key legislation governing food safety and how it applies within the workplace.
- Hazards from Delivery to Service — Examines hazards that can occur from the point of delivery through to service of food.
- Risk Control (Prevention of Contamination) — Looks at safety procedures that help control risk and prevent contamination in catering settings.
- Pests, Premises and People — Addresses the importance of effective pest control alongside premises and people management.
- Final Assessment — Brings together knowledge from all prior modules to confirm understanding of core food safety principles.
Course Information
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Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course lead to a formal qualification
No. The course is level 1 in terms of the subject knowledge presented but does not lead to a formal level 1 qualification.
Who is this training designed for
It is designed for new employees with little or no food safety knowledge, staff handling low-risk or wrapped foods, and front or back of house catering staff.
