Who Should Take This Course?

Here are the different sections within this course. By clicking expand you can see the topics that will be discussed within each section, once you have completed the section you will have the opportunity to complete a mini quiz to help you revise for your end of course exam.

To start your course please click section one and then scroll down to the first lesson, click the first lesson and you will be taken to your first topic.

If you require any assistance please send a message using our online chat or send an email to info@essentialfoodhygiene.co.uk and a member of our support team will assist you. Alternatively you can call us on 0800 999 3868


Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety 

Our Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety course has been written for staff that do not handle or help in the preparation of food. If you do prepare and handle food, you will need our Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety Course, this is available for all sectors e.g. Catering, Manufacturing, Early Years, Schools and Retail (read more).

Here are some examples of staff who this course is aimed at:

  • Healthcare assistants
  • Airline staff
  • Food warehouse staff
  • Bar workers
  • Front of house
  • Kitchen porters
  • Take away delivery drivers
  • Supermarket staff (not deli counter)

Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety

Our level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety course has been written for all catering staff that prepare, cook and handle food. If you are a business owner, manager or supervisor, you will need our Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety (supervisor) course (read more).

Here are some examples of staff who this course is aimed at:

  • Nanny, childminder, school and nursery teachers
  • Food manufacturer 
  • Cook
  • Chef
  • Rail catering staff
  • Holiday park catering staff
  • Anyone who prepares or cooks and handles food
Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety (Catering)

Level 3 Food Hygiene Online Courses

Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety (supervisor)

Our Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety (Supervisor) course has been written for business owners, managers, supervisors and staff that want to upskill and add to their portfolio (read more).

Here are some examples of staff who this course is aimed at:

  • Nursery Manager
  • Head cook
  • Business owner
  • Head chef
  • Any food handler that has completed the Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety course and would like to upskill

Level 2 Allergy Awareness

This course has been written for every person working in a catering establishment. This course will give all staff a great understanding of the importance of the 14 named food allergens (read more). 

Level 2 Allergy Awareness Course