Food Safety Awareness (Half-Day Course)

Essential Knowledge for Safe Food Handling in Care and Workplace Settings

This half-day Food Safety Awareness course is designed for individuals who are involved in storing, preparing, or serving food in healthcare, care homes, catering, or general workplace environments. The training delivers a practical and comprehensive overview of food safety regulations and hygiene practices, equipping participants with the confidence and knowledge to minimise the risk of foodborne illnesses and contamination.

Through clear explanations and real-world applications, attendees will learn how to handle food safely, maintain personal and environmental hygiene, and implement preventative controls in line with industry best practices and HACCP principles.

What You Will Learn

Basic Food Safety Principles – Understand and apply the five golden rules of food hygiene:
–Keep Clean – Maintain personal hygiene and a clean workspace
–Separate Raw and Cooked Foods – Avoid cross-contamination through effective storage and preparation
–Cook Thoroughly – Understand core temperature checks and safe cooking guidelines
–Keep Food at Safe Temperatures – Learn safe temperature ranges for storage, chilling, and reheating
–Use Safe Water and Raw Materials – Understand how to assess the quality of ingredients and water sources

Personal Hygiene – Explore the role of staff hygiene in food safety, including:
–Handwashing techniques
–Protective clothing
–Health conditions and fitness to work

Contamination Awareness – Learn about the types of contamination (physical, chemical, biological, and allergenic), their sources, and how to prevent them.

Cleaning & Sanitisation – Understand the difference between cleaning and disinfecting, and how to create and follow effective cleaning schedules for surfaces, utensils, and food contact areas.

HACCP Principles (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) – Get an introduction to this vital food safety system and how it’s used to identify and control food safety hazards throughout the production process.

Who Should Attend?

Suitable for care home staff, kitchen assistants, chefs, support workers, and anyone responsible for handling food in a professional setting.

Why Choose This Course?

-Meets legal obligations for food safety training
-Reduces risk of cross-contamination and foodborne illnesses
-Improves hygiene standards across food service environments

Course Availability: Available for in-house training or as an open half-day session at selected locations.