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The Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate (Catering) is an introductory food safety course designed for those working in catering environments who do not directly prepare high-risk foods. It’s ideal for support staff such as cleaners, porters, front-of-house staff, and temporary team members who operate around food or in food-handling areas.
This self-paced online course provides a basic understanding of food hygiene and safety standards, ensuring that learners are aware of their responsibilities in maintaining a clean and safe catering environment. It helps food businesses meet the UK's legal requirement for training that is commensurate with each employee's job role.
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100% online training
Start when you like
Learn on any device (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Instant assessment and result
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Includes a 10% discount for 10+ courses
100% online training available 24/7
Approved by the Institute of Hospitality, IIRSM, Gatehouse
Study at your own pace on any device
Accepted by local authorities and environmental health officers
Instant digital certificate upon passing
Suitable as an induction course or refresher training
Printed certificate posted the next working day
Clear, easy-to-follow content with no prior knowledge required
Bulk discounts available for group enrolments
This Level 1 food hygiene and safety training provides learners with:
The course focuses on giving staff the knowledge to support safe operations, even when not directly involved in food preparation.
This training has been developed by one of the UK’s leading providers of food safety e-learning and is approved by respected awarding bodies including CPD, IIRSM, Gatehouse Awards, and the Institute of Hospitality. It is recognised by local authorities and meets the standard for hygiene training appropriate to Level 1 roles.
Using content-rich visuals, knowledge checks, and simple language, the course simplifies complex safety procedures so learners of all backgrounds can understand and retain essential information.
Food safety is everyone’s responsibility, even for those who don’t prepare or handle food directly. This Level 1 course ensures that support staff understand how their behaviour impacts food hygiene and how to maintain a safe catering environment.
Taking this course helps learners:
It also serves as a foundation for future learning, such as Level 2 qualifications in food hygiene and safety.
The course includes 7 short, interactive modules:
1. Introduction to Food Safety in Catering
2. Food Hazards: Microbiological, Physical and Chemical
3. Personal Hygiene and Illness Reporting
4. Premises Cleanliness and Pest Control Cleaning
5. Safe Working Around Food
6. Understanding Food Law and Training Requirements
7. Final Assessment
Each section ends with a short review to reinforce the key knowledge acquired. The course uses clear examples relevant to catering environments like restaurants, canteens, and cafes.
Learners complete a final multiple-choice exam. A minimum score of 75% is required to pass. If unsuccessful, the assessment can be retaken at no additional cost.
A digital certificate is available immediately after passing the assessment. A printed version is also dispatched the following working day.
This course is suitable for anyone working in a catering setting who does not directly handle or prepare high-risk food. This includes:
Kitchen porters and assistants
Front-of-house staff and servers
Cleaners and facilities staff
Food runners and support staff
Temporary or seasonal catering staff
It’s also beneficial for individuals seeking their first role in the food industry or those with a general interest in food hygiene.
Yes. UK law requires hygiene training that matches your role. If you work near food, this course meets that requirement.
Yes. It’s approved by major awarding bodies and accepted by EHOs across the UK.
Yes. It’s a self-paced online course available 24/7 on any device.
Most learners complete it in 1–2 hours.
Yes. You’ll need to pass a short multiple-choice quiz at the end.
Yes. You’ll receive a digital certificate instantly, and a printed one by post.
Yes. The course is CPD certified and counts towards continuing professional development.
Every three years or as required by your employer.