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OUR PASS RATE
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Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering

It’s no secret that we share our world with some really nasty characters, commonly known as germs.

Germs are tiny microorganisms that exist all around us. We can’t see, taste or smell them, but these tiny invaders can make our bodies sick. If you’re someone who handles and prepares food, it’s really easy for you to spread these germs to food without even realising it, and the consequences can be incredibly serious.

We’re going to explore the importance of food hygiene, including food safety hazards, their sources and methods of control. Once you’ve completed this course, you’ll have the knowledge and understanding to handle, process and prepare food safely.

Anyone working in a catering setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled should undertake this course.

Food production, preparation, handling, selling and transportation is strictly regulated by legislation.

The rules apply to lots of different professions, and anyone handling food and drink within the catering sector must be trained in Food Safety and Hygiene. E.g. hotels, cafes, restaurants, kitchens, fast-food outlets, hospitals, schools. 

 

Modules

  • Food Safety - Hygiene
  • Understand Food Law
  • The Impact of Foodborne Disease
  • Bacteria in Food
  • Viruses and Parasites in Food
  • How to Prevent Contamination
  • Cross Contamination
  • Cleaning Materials
  • Waste Control
  • Chilling
  • Cooking
  • Pest Control
  • Protective Clothing
  • Fitness for Work
  • Handwashing
  • Food Allergies
  • Temperature
  • Cleaning Monitoring
  • HACCP
  • Food Safety - Final Summary

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements in order for you to begin this course.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

At the end of the course there is an assessment which can be taken in your own time.

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)

learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK

  • Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
  • learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
  • Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
  • 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
  • Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.

Anyone working in a catering setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled should undertake this course.

Food production, preparation, handling, selling and transportation is strictly regulated by legislation.

The rules apply to lots of different professions, and anyone handling food and drink within the catering sector must be trained in Food Safety and Hygiene. E.g. hotels, cafes, restaurants, kitchens, fast-food outlets, hospitals, schools. 

  • SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 10th November
  • SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 10th November

Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering

It’s no secret that we share our world with some really nasty characters, commonly known as germs.

Germs are tiny microorganisms that exist all around us. We can’t see, taste or smell them, but these tiny invaders can make our bodies sick. If you’re someone who handles and prepares food, it’s really easy for you to spread these germs to food without even realising it, and the consequences can be incredibly serious.

We’re going to explore the importance of food hygiene, including food safety hazards, their sources and methods of control. Once you’ve completed this course, you’ll have the knowledge and understanding to handle, process and prepare food safely.

Anyone working in a catering setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled should undertake this course.

Food production, preparation, handling, selling and transportation is strictly regulated by legislation.

The rules apply to lots of different professions, and anyone handling food and drink within the catering sector must be trained in Food Safety and Hygiene. E.g. hotels, cafes, restaurants, kitchens, fast-food outlets, hospitals, schools. 

 

Modules

  • Food Safety - Hygiene
  • Understand Food Law
  • The Impact of Foodborne Disease
  • Bacteria in Food
  • Viruses and Parasites in Food
  • How to Prevent Contamination
  • Cross Contamination
  • Cleaning Materials
  • Waste Control
  • Chilling
  • Cooking
  • Pest Control
  • Protective Clothing
  • Fitness for Work
  • Handwashing
  • Food Allergies
  • Temperature
  • Cleaning Monitoring
  • HACCP
  • Food Safety - Final Summary

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements in order for you to begin this course.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Excellent Marking

Assessment

At the end of the course there is an assessment which can be taken in your own time.

Qualifications

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)

learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK

  • Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
  • learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
  • Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
  • 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
  • Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.

Anyone working in a catering setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled should undertake this course.

Food production, preparation, handling, selling and transportation is strictly regulated by legislation.

The rules apply to lots of different professions, and anyone handling food and drink within the catering sector must be trained in Food Safety and Hygiene. E.g. hotels, cafes, restaurants, kitchens, fast-food outlets, hospitals, schools. 

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