Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety
- 24/7 Online learning
- Learn at your own pace
- CPD-Approved Training
Course Details
- Duration: approx. 1–2 hours
- Delivery: online, self-paced
- Assessment: online multiple-choice quiz
- Pass mark: 80%
- Certificate: instant download
- Re-sits: unlimited
About This Course
This Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety course is designed for anyone handling food in a low-risk role. It covers the essentials you need to work safely, legally and hygienically, helping you understand the basics of contamination, cleaning, storage and personal hygiene.
Complete the training online and receive your digital certificate instantly once you pass.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for new starters working in food environments and for staff in cafés, takeaways and restaurants who carry out basic food handling duties. It is also suitable for front-of-house employees who handle food occasionally, as well as volunteers or temporary staff involved in food service. No previous training or experience is required, making it an accessible starting point for anyone entering the food sector.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, learners will understand their basic food safety responsibilities within the workplace and the importance of maintaining high standards of personal hygiene. The course explains how to reduce the risk of food poisoning and contamination, store food safely using simple temperature controls, and carry out effective cleaning and disinfection routines. Together, these principles help support safe and compliant food handling practices in everyday working environments.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the assessment, learners receive a Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety Certificate.
This certificate is suitable for employers, managers and Environmental Health Officers (EHO) as evidence of essential food safety awareness and good practice. Certificates are downloadable instantly and can be re-downloaded any time from your account.
Course Content
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