Professional Online Training
Level 1 Food Safety - Retail
Foundation-level food safety training for retail staff, covering legislation, contamination risks and pest control to support safe handling of low-risk and wrapped foods in fast-paced front and back of house environments
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 those new to food handling or working with lower-risk food in a retail environment, including:
- New employees with minimal or no prior food safety knowledge
- Staff handling low-risk or wrapped foods (category A)
- Front of house employees such as waiting or check-out staff, and back of house staff such as kitchen porters or warehouse workers
Course Content
The course is structured across the following modules:
- Food Safety Legislation — Covers the key EU and UK legislation that governs food safety obligations in a retail setting.
- Hazards from Delivery to Service — Explains how hazards can arise at each stage from delivery through to service and how to contain them.
- Risk Control (Prevention of Contamination) — Looks at safety procedures used to control the risk of food contamination in the workplace.
- Pests, Premises and People — Covers the role of effective pest control and premises management in maintaining food safety.
- Final Assessment — Brings together the course content to check understanding across all learning objectives.
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
Is this course a formal Level 1 qualification?
No. The course is level 1 in terms of the subject knowledge presented, but it does not lead to a formal level 1 qualification.
Who should take this course?
It is designed for new employees and those handling low-risk or wrapped foods, including front of house and back of house retail staff.
