Food Safety and Hygiene Level 1
Food safety is a critical responsibility for anyone working in the food industry. Whether you work in hospitality, retail, or healthcare, this Food Safety and Hygiene Level 1 online course equips you with the essential knowledge required to maintain hygiene standards and prevent food contamination.
Designed for front-of-house staff, food servers, and those working around food but not preparing it, this training ensures compliance with UK food safety regulations, including the Food Safety Act 1990 and The Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2006.
£19.80
25
MINUTES
20
QUESTIONS
Unlimited
ATTEMPTS
Instant Digital
CERTIFICATION
What You'll Learn From This Course
Understand how cross-contamination occurs and how to prevent it.
Learn about common foodborne illnesses and how food can cause sickness.
Understand the importance of safe food storage and serving practices.
Recognise the role of personal hygiene in maintaining food safety standards.
Gain essential knowledge for food safety compliance (course is not a formal RQF qualification).
Food safety is a shared responsibility. Every employee working around food plays a role in preventing contamination, ensuring customers are protected from foodborne illnesses.
This Food Hygiene Level 1 training provides a solid foundation in food safety, equipping learners with the knowledge to identify risks, follow hygiene protocols, and contribute to a safe working environment.
Upon completion, learners receive an instant digital certificate, proving their food safety awareness and compliance with UK food hygiene regulations.Neglecting food hygiene standards can lead to serious health risks, financial penalties, and reputational damage for businesses.
By completing this training, you will improve food safety awareness, reduce the risk of cross-contamination and foodborne illnesses, ensure compliance with food safety regulations, and promote safe food handling in your workplace.Waiters, bar staff, and hospitality workers.
Care home and nursery staff handling food.
Retail staff working with prepackaged food.
School and office staff responsible for food distribution.
Anyone working near food but not handling raw ingredients.
Section 1: Foodborne Illnesses & Bacteria
This section introduces foodborne illnesses, explaining how bacteria contaminate food and the potential risks to consumers. You’ll learn about common food poisoning bacteria and how they spread.
Section 2: Contamination & Cross-Contamination
Here, we explore the various types of contamination, including biological, chemical, and physical hazards. You’ll also learn best practices to prevent cross-contamination in food environments.
Section 3: Personal Hygiene & Cleanliness
Maintaining high personal hygiene standards is crucial in food safety. This section explains the importance of handwashing, proper uniform use, and workplace cleanliness to reduce the risk of contamination.
Section 4: Responsibilities of Employees & Employers
Food safety is a shared responsibility between employees and employers. This section outlines legal obligations, best practices for safe food handling, and steps businesses must take to comply with food hygiene laws.
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