Level 1 Food Safety - Catering
Food handlers and their employers have a legal duty to manage food safety. These responsibilities are defined by a range of UK and EU legislation, which require that all food prepared, cooked, served, or sold is safe for human consumption. Failure to follow food safety standards can lead to contamination, potentially resulting in serious or fatal consequences.
This course provides an introduction to food safety awareness for catering environments. It explains how food safety risks arise, the hazards present from delivery through to service, and the controls that can be put in place to prevent contamination. Training staff using this online course helps raise awareness of food safety risks and supports compliance with legal responsibilities.
Please note that this course is Level 1 in terms of subject knowledge only and does not lead to a formal Level 1 qualification.
Course Overview
• Food safety legislation and legal responsibilities
• Food safety hazards from delivery to service
• Risk control and prevention of contamination
• The role of pests, premises, and people in food safety
• Final assessment to confirm understanding
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
• Identify key food safety legislation and understand how it applies in the workplace
• Recognise food safety hazards from delivery through to service and understand how they can be controlled
• Understand the role of microorganisms in foodborne illness and food poisoning
• State key food safety procedures and explain how they help control risk in catering environments
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of effective pest control
Who is this course for
This course is designed as an introduction to food safety and is ideal for induction training, including:
• New employees with little or no previous food safety knowledge
• Employees handling low-risk or wrapped foods (Category A)
• Front-of-house staff such as waiting or checkout staff
• Back-of-house staff including kitchen porters and warehouse staff
Recommended System Requirements
Recommended System Requirements
• Browser: Up to date web browser
• Video: Up to date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Further Progression
Learners who require more in-depth knowledge or work with higher-risk foods should progress to Level 2 Food Safety courses. Additional relevant training includes HACCP, Allergen Awareness, and Health and Safety courses for catering and hospitality environments.
Accredited by
CPD Approved, Gatehouse Awards, Institute of Hospitality, IIRSM, IOSH
Course Cost
£15 +VAT