Meet mandatory food safety training requirements
 
Food safety is a constant concern for the public. It’s important your employees understand their roles and responsibilities.
 
This course is an ideal introduction to food safety, and a suitable learning resource for colleagues undergoing an induction in environments where food is cooked, prepared or handled. It also provides the knowledge and understanding required to go on and achieve any level 1 food safety (RQF) qualification with a recognised training provider. 
 
Areas covered
Introduction to food safety
Microbiological hazards
Food poisoning and its control
Contamination hazards and controls
Safe handling and the storage of food
Personal hygiene
Food pests and pest control
Cleaning and disinfection
 
Who the course is aimed at
Ideal for employee inductions, existing staff at an introductory level, and low-risk food handlers.
 
The course can also be used as part of the on-programme element of the new apprenticeship standards, and can support the knowledge, skills and behaviours apprentices need to effectively integrate into.
 
Key details
Duration : 2 - 3 hours
Assessment : Multiple choice questions
Certificated : Yes, via a Highfield Completion Certificate
Accreditation : The Highfield Online Training eLearning programme is accredited by Highfield