Food Hygiene Training
Basic Food Hygiene Course – What does it mean?
Basic Food Hygiene Food hygiene courses educate staff on the right way to handle and prepare food, protecting customers from harmful diseases. It is important that food businesses train their staff so they can set minimum food safety standards and implement good hygiene practices. This ensures businesses are legally compliant with food hygiene regulations. Most…
Read MoreFood Hygiene Certificate FAQ
Food Hygiene Certificate Frequently Asked Questions Food Hygiene certificates are, quite simply, proof that you have undertaken the necessary training to handle and work with food in a professional setting. While the only legal necessity is that staff are trained by their employers in food handling, a verifiable certificate is the most sure-fire way of…
Read MoreBad Food Hygiene: What Does it Cost?
If you run a business, you often have to make a decision about the costs and benefits of staff training. We suggest you beware of the dangers of so-called ‘free’ courses, for example, as you tend to get what you pay for. Bad food hygiene practice, however, is always the most costly option. That said,…
Read MoreFood Hygiene Training for Pubs
If you work in a pub or bar in the United Kingdom, it’s likely that you’ll need a certificate to prove that you understand necessary food hygiene standards. Here’s what you need to know about food hygiene training for pubs. Food hygiene training It is a legal responsibility for everyone who comes into contact with…
Read MoreDo I need a food hygiene certificate to sell homemade cakes?
If you are making money from cakes that you make at home as a business venture and you are selling them not just on an ad-hoc basis but for a profit, then you will need to set up as a business. This is because your customers need to know that they will be kept safe.…
Read MoreFood Hygiene in Early Years Settings: A Guide
Being conscious of food hygiene in early years settings is part of your legal responsibility regarding children under 5 in your care. Fortunately, proper food hygiene training will help you successfully fulfil this requirement. This responsibility will likely be part of your job description if you are one of the below: Nursery Assistants Childminders Nannies…
Read MoreWhat are the 5 Food Safety Rules?
If you work in a role that involves handling, storing, serving, or preparing food in the United Kingdom, you need to know the basics of food safety. Here are 5 important food safety rules you should be sure to apply to your business. Rule 1: Maintain a high standard of food hygiene It’s essential to…
Read MoreFree Food Hygiene Certificates
If you handle food at work, it is a legal requirement that you receive food hygiene training to ensure the safety of the general public, your staff and your business reputation. To be on the safe side, many businesses insist that all staff who handle food must have a valid food hygiene training certificate. As…
Read MoreHow long does a food hygiene course take?
You need to set aside time for food hygiene training to fulfil the legal requirements if you work around food. But exactly how long does a food hygiene training course take? Level 1 Time taken to complete: Typically, around 1 hour for an online course such as Level 1 Food Hygiene Training. Food hygiene training…
Read MoreWhy is food hygiene and safety training important?
Learn the benefits of food hygiene certificates for businesses, of any type and any size!
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