Food Safety
Prepare food safely for consumption. This half-day course covers food hazards, allergies, hygiene, temperature management and storage: everything your team needs to keep residents safe at mealtimes.
About the course
Safe food, from delivery to the plate
This course takes your team through the whole food safety chain: hazards and contamination, allergies and sensitivities, hand washing, cooking temperatures and correct storage. By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Explain why food safety matters for the people we support
- Outline the legal duties, inspection and the role of records
- Recognise the four types of hazard and how contamination spreads
- Maintain personal hygiene and know when not to handle food
- Apply the temperatures for cooking, holding, cooling and storage
- Store, date and rotate food, and clean effectively
- Manage allergens, anaphylaxis and special diets safely
- Recognise pests and complete opening and closing checks
Training in action
Food safety, hands-on
Our trainers work with kitchen and care teams in real kitchens, so good habits stick where they matter.
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Eight areas cover the full journey of food through your kitchen, from the law and hazards to hygiene, temperatures, storage and allergens.
Why Food Safety Matters in Care
- Food poisoning and its effects
- Who is most at risk
- Why care settings are different
- Norovirus and consequences
The Law, Inspection and Records
- The main laws
- Registration, inspection and ratings
- Due diligence and records
Hazards and Contamination
- Four types of hazard
- What bacteria need
- Cross-contamination
- Foods that need particular care
Personal Hygiene and Fitness to Work
- Handwashing
- Clothing, jewellery and cuts
- Moving between tasks
- Reporting illness
Temperature Control
- The danger zone
- Cooking, hot holding and reheating
- Cooling, chilling and freezing
- Probes, serving and equipment failures
Storage, Stock, Cleaning and Waste
- Deliveries and stock rotation
- Fridge organisation and date labels
- Food brought in by families
- Two-stage cleaning and waste
Allergens and Special Diets
- The fourteen allergens
- Recording, sharing and preparing safely
- Anaphylaxis
- Modified and special diets
Pests, Premises and Responsibilities
- Signs of pests and prevention
- Who does what
- Opening and closing checks
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Teams booking this course often pair it with these subjects. All are delivered on-site, and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your care home or workplace, anywhere in the UK. We come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team. This course is theory-based, so we can also deliver it virtually over Zoom if that suits your team better.
How long is the Food Safety course?
It runs as a half day (3 hours) course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes, every delegate receives a certificate on completion. We recommend refreshing every two years.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below. We reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit. Just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care & nursing homes, schools & nurseries, hospitality & catering, community kitchens, childminders. If your sector isn’t listed, ask and we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Food Safety training to your care home
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our mandatory training range. Also explore clinical training and first aid courses.