Level 1 Food Hygiene and Safety

Food hygiene knowledge is a fundamental requirement across the UK’s catering, hospitality, and care sectors, with employers relying on staff who understand hazard control and hygiene practice to keep food safe and meet sector expectations for quality and compliance.

The Level 1 Food Hygiene and Safety course builds the practical knowledge needed to work safely and confidently in food preparation environments. Suitable for those new to food handling roles and for existing staff refreshing their food safety knowledge, this CPD course develops understanding applicable across catering, hospitality, and care settings. Relevant roles include food hygiene assistant, catering supervisor, hospitality team leader, and food safety support officer, with salaries typically ranging from £18,000 to £28,000 per year.

The curriculum covers food hygiene legislation and hazards, hazard control and refrigeration, personal hygiene for food handlers, and cleaning and disinfection protocols. Two free bonus courses are also included: Diet and Nutrition and Food Science.

Enrol today and build the professional confidence and food safety knowledge to take your next step in catering or hospitality.

Key Highlights

• Fully CPD-accredited with recognised value in UK food safety sectors
• Focus on practical skills for hazard control and hygiene best practices
• Online, self-paced learning offering flexibility and convenience
• Includes assessment to reinforce understanding and confidence
• Suitable for beginners and those refreshing their food safety knowledge

Exclusive Bonus Learning Materials (For Free) – Limited Time Offer!

Your learning comes with more than just one course. Enrol today and unlock CPD-accredited gift courses at no extra cost, giving you even more opportunities to build your knowledge, strengthen practical skills and get greater value from your learning journey.

• Course 01: Diet and Nutrition
• Course 02: Food Science

All bonus courses are 100% free with your enrolment.

What You’ll Learn

• Develop practical knowledge of food hygiene legislation and hazards
• Apply effective hazard control and refrigeration techniques
• Strengthen personal hygiene practices for food handlers
• Understand cleaning and disinfection protocols in food safety
• Improve decision-making for maintaining safe food environments

WHY STUDY WITH Learnera

Learn Era is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build confidence, leadership, and compliance in the UK job sector. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime.

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• Expert tutors with essential real-world experience
• 100% online learning with UK-based learner support
• Affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
• Trusted by thousands of UK learners and global professionals

ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION

This Level 1 Food Hygiene and Safety is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional standards for relevant fields. It is widely recognised by UK employers as a benchmark for continuing professional development and compliance training.

Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills

• 100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
• Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
• Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for GBP 24.99)
• Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification

ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION

Your progress in this Level 1 Food Hygiene and Safety is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, ensuring full understanding before completion.

Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate, verifying your learning achievement and continued professional development aligned with industry knowledge standards. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for GBP 24.99 to boost your credibility and showcase your achievement.

This qualification includes no hidden fees and is recognised by UK employers as evidence of structured learning and professional growth.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

• Aspiring food handlers seeking foundational food safety skills
• Hospitality and catering staff requiring updated hygiene knowledge
• Supervisors aiming to strengthen food safety oversight capabilities
• Care sector workers handling food needing best practice understanding
• Individuals pursuing continuing professional development in food safety

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND PROGRESSION

• Food Hygiene Assistant: GBP 18,000-GBP 22,000 per year
• Catering Supervisor: GBP 20,000-GBP 25,000 per year
• Hospitality Team Leader: GBP 22,000-GBP 28,000 per year
• Care Home Food Coordinator: GBP 19,000-GBP 23,000 per year
• Food Safety Support Officer: GBP 21,000-GBP 26,000 per year

KEY SKILLS YOU’LL GAIN

• Confident application of food hygiene legislation and standards
• Practical hazard identification and control techniques
• Effective personal hygiene management for food handlers
• Cleaning and disinfection best practice implementation
• Enhanced decision-making in food safety environments

Enrol today to develop practical skills and build confidence in food safety with the CPD-accredited Level 1 Food Hygiene and Safety course, designed to strengthen your understanding and real-world application.