Food Safety – Level 1 (Retail)
Introductory food safety training for staff handling low-risk or packaged foods in retail
About This Course
This Level 1 Food Safety Retail course gives essential knowledge for anyone working with low-risk or wrapped foods in a retail environment. Learners are introduced to key food hygiene laws, common retail food hazards, and safe handling practices to prevent contamination from delivery through to service. Suitable for new starters or staff needing a foundational understanding of food safety in retail.
Key Facts
Food Safety Law
Learn the essential UK legislation that protects customers and ensures safe retail food handling
Hazard Awareness
Understand where risks arise during delivery, storage, display, and service
Preventing Contamination
Easy to follow guidance on safe handling, temperature control and good food hygiene
Pest Control Essentials
Discover how pests enter retail spaces and how to prevent infestations
What You'll Learn
- Identify key legislation relevant to food safety in retail environments
- Recognise hazards that occur from food delivery through to service and how to manage them
- Understand microorganisms and how they cause food poisoning
- Apply safe working procedures to minimise contamination risks
- Demonstrate awareness of effective pest control and good workplace hygiene
Who should take this course
- Anyone serving customers, handling packaged foods, or rotating stock
- Employees involved in deliveries, unpacking, storage, and product display
- Ideal induction course for workers new to food safety responsibilities
- Suitable if handling packaged / low risk items, not open food.
Why choose SkillFusion?
CPD Approved Professional Training
Recognised professional development
Instant Digital Certificate on Completion
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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 UK and EU laws, staff responsibilities, and retail specific legal duties
Module 2 - Hazards from Delivery to Service
Identifies physical, chemical, allergenic, and microbial hazards during receiving, storing, and displaying items
Module 3 - Risk Control (prevention of Contamination)
Practical measures to avoid cross contamination and maintain hygiene in a retail environment
Module 4 - Pests, Premises and People
How pests enter retail spaces, signs of infestations, and the importance of personal hygiene
Module 5 - Final Assessment
Frequently Asked Questions
You have 12 months from purchase
It is a Level 1 in subject knowledge, but does not lead to a formal Level 1 qualification
Yes – especially those handling low risk or wrapped food
Certificate
CPD Certified
Certificate
Gatehouse Awards Approved
Certificate
IIRSM Approved
Certificate
Institute of Hospitality Approved
Accreditation
IOSH Approved