Food Hygiene and Catering Safety Online Training

The Food Hygiene and Catering Safety course is a comprehensive training program designed to equip learners with the critical skills and knowledge needed to maintain high standards of food hygiene, especially when catering to individuals with learning disabilities. This course provides essential training in all aspects of food safety, from microbiological hazards and cross-contamination prevention to HACCP principles and personal hygiene protocols.

The importance of food safety cannot be overstated—especially in environments where vulnerable individuals rely on others for meal preparation and service. People with learning disabilities may face unique challenges that increase their risk of foodborne illness, allergic reactions, or misunderstanding of safety precautions. This course ensures that anyone responsible for food handling in such environments has the tools and awareness to create a safe, compliant, and hygienic food service setting.

Learners will gain an in-depth understanding of food safety law, how to identify and manage various types of hazards, and how to effectively store, prepare, and serve food in a way that minimizes risk. The course also addresses modern-day food safety concerns, including the impact of COVID-19 and the adaptations required to safely reopen and manage food premises during public health crises.

This course is ideal for caregivers, support workers, catering staff, managers, and educators working in care homes, group homes, special education settings, and any environment where safe food service for individuals with learning disabilities is a priority.

Whether you're beginning a career in care catering or seeking to improve your organisation’s compliance with international food hygiene regulations, this course delivers practical, legal, and theoretical knowledge needed to achieve safe and inclusive catering practices.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand core principles of food hygiene and catering safety regulations.
• Identify microbiological, chemical, physical, and allergenic food hazards.
• Apply safe food storage, preparation, and waste disposal procedures.
• Demonstrate personal hygiene practices within food handling environments.
• Understand HACCP, food premises safety, and documentation standards.
• Adapt food safety measures for COVID-19 and future health crises.

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Course Curriculum

Module 01: Introduction to Food Safety and the Law

• Importance of food safety legislation.
• Food law compliance for catering services.
• Understanding legal responsibilities in food handling.

Module 02: Bacteria and Microbiological Hazards

• Bacterial growth conditions and food contamination risks.
• Common pathogens: Salmonella, E.coli, Listeria.
• Preventing bacterial hazards in food prep environments.

Module 03: Physical, Chemical and Allergenic Hazards

• Identifying and managing allergenic ingredients.
• Preventing physical contamination (glass, metal, plastic).
• Understanding chemical risks in food production.

Module 04: Food Poisoning and Control Measures

• Types, causes, and symptoms of food poisoning.
• How to prevent outbreaks in catering services.
• Handling foodborne illnesses in special needs populations.

Module 05: Food Spoilage and Food Storage

• Signs of spoiled food and how to avoid waste.
• Best practices in refrigeration and freezing.
• FIFO (First In, First Out) and stock rotation principles.

Module 06: Personal Hygiene

• Proper handwashing techniques and PPE usage.
• Hygiene expectations for food handlers.
• Preventing contamination through personal cleanliness.

Module 07: HACCP and Food Premises

• Understanding the 7 principles of HACCP.
• Setting up HACCP in catering for vulnerable individuals.
• Hygiene control for kitchen equipment and surfaces.

Module 08: Cleaning

• Effective cleaning vs sanitising: what’s the difference?
• Creating a cleaning schedule and checklist.
• Reducing pest and bacterial risks through cleanliness.

Module 09: Reopening and Adapting Your Food Business During COVID-19

• Government guidelines on safe reopening.
• Social distancing in catering setups.
• COVID-specific hygiene protocols and emergency planning.

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Disclaimer:

This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.