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!
Career Path
Completing the Food Hygiene and Catering Safety course supports compliance and employability in roles such as:
Catering or Kitchen Assistant
Prepare and handle food safely
Average UK salary: £17,000 – £24,000
Chef or Cook
Maintain hygiene and food safety standards
Average UK salary: £22,000 – £38,000
Food Safety Supervisor
Oversee hygiene and HACCP compliance
Average UK salary: £25,000 – £45,000
Food Business Owner or Manager
Ensure legal compliance and customer safety
Course Curriculum
- 9 sections
- 18 lectures
- 00:00:00 total length
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Introduction to Food Safety and the Law
00:35:00
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Bacteria and Microbiological Hazards
00:27:00
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Physical, Chemical and Allergenic Hazards
00:25:00
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Food Poisoning and Control Measures
00:23:00
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Food Spoilage and Food Storage
00:25:00
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Personal Hygiene
00:11:00
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HACCP and Food Premises
00:31:00
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Cleaning
00:20:00
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Reopening and Adapting Your Food Business During COVID-19
00:11:00

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