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Food hygiene is a legal requirement for anyone involved in preparing, handling, or serving food in the UK. This CPD-accredited Food Hygiene and Catering Safety course is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge and practical understanding needed to maintain high food safety standards—fully online and self-paced.

Whether you work in catering, hospitality, food retail, healthcare, education, or run your own food business, this course covers food safety law, microbiological hazards, allergens, HACCP principles, personal hygiene, cleaning, and safe food storage. It also includes guidance on operating food businesses safely during and after COVID-19, helping you protect customers, staff, and your reputation.

If you’re searching for food hygiene training online, catering safety course UK, or CPD food safety certification, this programme delivers the compliance-focused knowledge employers and regulators expect.

Enrol today and ensure food safety best practice in your workplace.

Food Hygiene and Catering Safety Course Overview

Structured into 9 essential modules, this course covers the core principles of food hygiene and catering safety:

Introduction to food safety and the law
Bacteria and microbiological hazards
Physical, chemical, and allergenic hazards
Food poisoning and control measures
Food spoilage and safe food storage
Personal hygiene in food handling
HACCP principles and food premises
Cleaning and sanitation
Reopening and adapting food businesses during COVID-19

Each module strengthens your understanding of risk prevention, legal compliance, and safe food handling practices across catering and food service environments.

Learning Outcomes of This Food Hygiene Course

By the end of this CPD-accredited Food Hygiene and Catering Safety course, you will:

Understand UK food safety laws and responsibilities
Identify microbiological, physical, chemical, and allergenic hazards
Prevent food poisoning through effective control measures
Apply safe food storage and spoilage prevention practices
Maintain high standards of personal hygiene
Understand HACCP principles and their application
Apply effective cleaning and sanitation procedures
Operate food premises safely and responsibly
Support safe reopening and operational practices

Why Enrol in This Food Hygiene and Catering Safety Course?

By enrolling in this CPD-accredited food hygiene course, you gain essential knowledge aligned with UK food safety legislation and Environmental Health expectations. This course is ideal for mandatory staff training, refresher learning, or improving compliance across food businesses.

With 24/7 flexible online access, you can study at your own pace—making it suitable for individuals and teams alike.

Who Is This Food Hygiene Course For?

This course is ideal for:

Catering and hospitality staff
Chefs and kitchen assistants
Restaurant, café, and takeaway employees
Food retail and supermarket staff
Food business owners and managers
School, care, and healthcare catering staff
Anyone involved in preparing, handling, or serving food

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is suitable for:

Beginners completing food hygiene training
Staff meeting workplace compliance requirements
Individuals refreshing food safety knowledge

Assessment Method

Assessment for the Food Hygiene and Catering Safety course is conducted through an automated multiple-choice exam. see 60% is required to pass and earn the CPD Accredited Certificate. Reflective assignments are provided to enhance your learning, with expert tutor feedback available.

Certification

Upon completing the course and passing the final exam, you will receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from Apex Learning. This certification demonstrates your qualifications and skills. The Digital version of the certificate is available for a discounted price of £9.99 only, and you can order a hard copy of the certificate for a discounted price of £14.99 only.

📍 Note: Discounted certificate pricing is available for a limited time only. Secure yours before the offer ends!