Food Safety and Food Hygiene for Catering Basic Training Course

Updated to Include COVID-19 Information and Controls

This training course will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills regarding food safety and food hygiene that are necessary for working in a catering establishment and for ensuring that the premises comply with the food safety regulations of the country where the business is situated.

What will you learn?

On completion of this course, you will have a basic understanding of:

Food safety and food hygiene requirements
The importance of personal hygiene in the workplace
Microbiological, physical and allergen contamination
Cleaning and how to clean effectively
Risks associated with COVID-19 and how to minimize them

Prior Knowledge

Learners who take this course should work or previously have worked in a catering establishment. They should have a basic knowledge of the correct ways to handle and store foods.

Course Information

Course duration: 1 day or 8 hours
Delivery methodology: face to face, virtual instructor-led (VILT) training
Accreditation: SGS

Course Certification

Learners who pass the examination will be issued a “Certificate of Successful Completion”. Learners who do not pass the examination but have been in attendance for the full duration of the course will be issued a “Certificate of Attendance”.

Why SGS?

As a leader in professional training, we draw on years of global experience to provide effective learning and development opportunities. Our courses are delivered by specialists who will support you on your professional journey.