Why is food safety training important?

Food safety training is essential because it ensures that everyone involved in handling, preparing, or serving food understands how to prevent foodborne illnesses and maintain high hygiene standards.

Proper training helps reduce the risk of contamination, ensures compliance with legal regulations, and promotes public confidence in food establishments. By educating staff on correct storage, cooking, and cleaning practices, food safety training plays a vital role in protecting consumer health and maintaining a trustworthy food supply chain.

CPD accredited food safety training

We offer a variety of Food Safety and Hygiene courses for those preparing to work within the food industry, and refresher courses for those already working regularly with food. Whether working in a restaurant, hotel, cafe, bar or running a catering business of your own, your first order of business should be to understand how to handle food properly.

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A breakdown of our food safety training

Food safety and hygiene essentials

Whether you’re preparing meals in a large restaurant or assisting in a small community kitchen, understanding how to reduce food hazards and handle food safely is essential. This practical course explains everything you need to know about storing, preparing, and serving food correctly. By applying these skills, you’ll protect both yourself and others from potential harm and meet the requirements of food safety regulations effectively.

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Food safety and hygiene – level 2

If your job involves handling, preparing, or serving food, this Level 2 course is essential for meeting key safety standards. It aligns with guidelines from the Food Standards Agency and Environmental Health. The course explores food safety laws, hygiene practices, and how to reduce the risk of foodborne illness in the workplace, making it suitable for professionals in hospitality, healthcare, education, or catering environments.

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Food allergy awareness

Do you know how food allergies develop and the risks they pose to people? Are you familiar with the legal responsibilities businesses have to protect both consumers and staff? This course delivers vital training on allergens, legislation, and proven strategies to reduce risks and avoid cross-contamination. It’s designed to equip anyone working with food with the confidence and knowledge needed to handle allergens responsibly.

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Explore over 230 expert-training courses

Whether your goal is to meet compliance requirements, enhance daily operations, or acquire new skills, we offer a course to match your needs. Our flexible options allow you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule. Empower yourself or your team with the practical knowledge required to thrive in today’s food industry, while maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and professionalism.

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Customisable, cost-effective e-learning solutions

We understand that every organisation has unique needs. That’s why our e-learning courses are: 

Low Cost: Affordable solutions without compromising quality.

Customisable: Tailored content to align with your organisation’s specific requirements. 

Engaging and Effective: Designed to maximise learning outcomes for your team. 

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What our learners think

“Was very interesting, informative and easily understood.”

“Very detailed course explaining all the important legal aspects as well as practical.”

“Good course well thought out and engaging”

“I learnt quite a few things that I thought I already knew. Was a good course lots of in depth info presented in a good way.”

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Rochdale Borough Council

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Trafford Council

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Force Transformation Lead,
Northumbria Police

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Contract Manager,
GMCA

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Mosaic Business Analyst

“Our partnership with Me Learning has been so successful that our people are now asking for more training with a heightened enthusiasm to keep on building their skills and knowledge so they can continue to do their jobs to the best of their ability.”

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Director of People,
National Museums of Liverpool

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Managing Director,
The Access Group

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CEO,
Newired

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Mark Davies
Director of People,
National Museums of Liverpool

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