Food Safety – Level 1 (Catering)
Essential food hygiene training for low-risk food handlers
About This Course
This Level 1 Food Safety – Catering course provides essential food hygiene training for anyone who handles low-risk or pre-packed foods in a catering or food service environment. It introduces key food hygiene laws, common contamination hazards, safe food-handling practices, and how to maintain high standards of cleanliness when preparing, storing, and serving food. Although this course covers Level 1 food hygiene knowledge, it does not result in a formal Level 1 qualification.
Key Facts
Food Safety Legislation
Learn your legal duties under UK and EU food safety law
Hazards from Delivery to Service
Understand how risks arise and how to control them at every stage
Preventing Contamination
Simple steps to avoid cross contamination and food borne illness
Pests, Premises & People
How environment and staff behaviour affect food safety
What You'll Learn
- Identify key food safety legislation and understand your responsibilities
- Recognise hazards from delivery through to service
- Understand microorganisms and how they cause food borne illness
- Apply basic controls to reduce contamination risks in catering settings
- Understand how pests, premises and people can affect food hygiene
- Follow safe working procedures that protect customers and your business
Who should take this course
- Ideal for induction training where no prior food safety knowledge exists
- Suitable for those handling wrapped or low risk food only
- Waiting staff, bar staff, checkout teams
- Kitchen porters, warehouse assistants, delivery receivers
Why choose SkillFusion?
CPD Approved Professional Training
Recognised professional development
Instant Digital Certificate on Completion
Download proof of training straight away
Compliance Ready
Supports onboarding, refreshers, and audits
Mobile-Friendly, Self Paced Online Learning
Learn on any device, anywhere
Clear, Easy-to-Follow Online Training
Straightforward training designed for busy learners
Suitable for Individuals or Bulk Staff Training
Buy for one learner or manage teams
Course Content
Module 1 - Food Safety Legislation
Covers EU and UK food safety laws, including legal duties for food handlers and employers
Module 2 - Hazards From Delivery to Service
identifies hazards at each stage of food handling and how to prevent them
Module 3 - Risk Control (prevention of Contamination)
Explains microorganisms, food borne illness, and safe working procedures.
Module 4 - Pests, Premises and People
How pests, poor premises conditions, and staff hygiene impact food safety
Module 5 - Final Assessment
Certificate
CPD Certified
Certificate
Gatehouse Awards Approved
Certificate
IIRSM Approved
Certificate
Institute of Hospitality Approved
Accreditation
IOSH Approved