Food Safety Level 1
Food Safety Level 1 training is a foundational step for anyone involved in food handling, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge to maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
Course Duration:
- 4 Hours
Why complete Food Safety Level 1 Training:
- Basic Knowledge and Skills: It provides essential knowledge and skills for handling food safely. This includes understanding the fundamentals of food hygiene, personal hygiene, cleaning, and preventing contamination.
- Health and Safety: It helps prevent foodborne illnesses. By learning proper food handling techniques, employees can minimise the risk of contamination and ensure the food served is safe for consumption.
- Legal Compliance: The Food Safety Authority of Ireland require food handlers to undergo basic food safety training to comply with health and safety regulations. This training helps businesses meet these legal requirements.
- Consumer Confidence: It builds trust with customers. When customers know that staff are trained in food safety, they are more likely to trust the establishment and return.
- Workplace Safety: It promotes a safe working environment. Understanding proper food handling and storage reduces the risk of accidents and injuries in the workplace.
- Professional Development: It is an important step in professional development for individuals working in the food industry. It enhances their resume and career prospects by showing a commitment to food safety and professional standards.
- Prevention of Food Waste: Proper food safety practices help in reducing food spoilage and waste, contributing to more efficient operations and cost savings.
- Quality Assurance: It ensures the quality of food products. Trained staff can better maintain the quality and integrity of food, leading to higher customer satisfaction and better business reputation.
Course Assessment:
- Examination – 80% pass rate required
Certification:
- Food Safety Level 1 Certificate
Add to your personal skill set and add more value to your company by completing a Food Safety course with The Cpl Institute.