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Level 1 Food Safety
458 Students
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The Level 1 Food Safety course is designed to provide learners with a clear understanding of basic food hygiene principles and safe food handling practices. The course introduces food safety legislation, common hazards, temperature control, personal hygiene requirements, and cleaning procedures used in professional food environments.
This course is suitable for beginners, entry-level food handlers, kitchen assistants, hospitality staff, and individuals working in catering or care settings. It builds essential awareness of safe food practices and supports compliance with food safety expectations across Canada’s food and hospitality sector.
Please note: This Level 1 Food Safety Course only gives you the theoretical knowledge that you need to excel in this field. This Course doesn’t entitle you to practise as a professional in this specific field.
- Extra Included :
- Free Accredited Certificate Included
- Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
- Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
- Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
- 24/7 Learning Assistance
- Discounts on bulk purchases
Last audited and updated on: 15th April 2026
Sneak Peek
Core Learning Outcomes
- Understand basic food hygiene legislation and safety principles
- Identify common food safety hazards and contamination risks
- Learn safe food storage and temperature control practices
- Apply correct personal hygiene standards in food handling
- Understand cleaning and disinfection procedures in kitchens
- Build awareness of foodborne illness prevention methods
Who Should Take This Course
This course is ideal for:
- Entry-level food handlers and kitchen assistants
- Hospitality and catering staff
- Care home and healthcare kitchen workers
- Restaurant and café employees
- Students entering food service roles
- Anyone interested in food safety basics in Canada
Why Take This Course
- Gain essential knowledge of safe food handling practices
- Understand how to prevent foodborne illness
- Learn hygiene and cleanliness standards used in workplaces
- Study through flexible online learning
- Improve awareness of food safety compliance in Canada
- Earn a recognised certificate for professional development
Job Opportunities & Salary (CAD)
- Food Service Worker – CAD $30,000 – $42,000
- Kitchen Assistant – CAD $28,000 – $40,000
- Catering Assistant – CAD $30,000 – $45,000
- Restaurant Crew Member – CAD $28,000 – $38,000
- Food Handler – CAD $30,000 – $43,000
- Hospitality Assistant – CAD $30,000 – $44,000
Entry Requirements
- No formal qualifications required
- Basic English reading and communication skills
- Interest in food preparation or hospitality work
- Basic understanding of workplace hygiene expectations
- Access to an internet-connected device
- Suitable for beginners in Canada
Accreditation
All of our courses, including this Level 1 Food Safety, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
CPD Accredited
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Quality Standards as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
QLS Endorsed
The Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) is a trusted endorsement framework that certifies high-quality, non-regulated training programmes across various sectors.
Association of Healthcare Trainers
The Association of Healthcare Trainers (AoHT) promotes high-quality healthcare training, supporting providers to deliver relevant, industry-aligned education and improve professional standards.
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost CA$9.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
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Course Contents
Module 01: Introduction to Food Hygiene Legislation and Food-borne Illness
This module introduces the legal framework surrounding food safety and explains why hygiene regulations are essential in protecting public health. Learners explore how foodborne illnesses develop, common causes of contamination, and the impact unsafe food handling can have on individuals and communities.
Module 02: Types of Food Safety Hazards
This module examines the different types of hazards that can affect food safety, including biological, chemical, physical, and allergen risks. Learners gain an understanding of how these hazards enter the food chain and the potential consequences of contamination in food preparation environments.
Module 03: Hazard Control Measures and Refrigeration
Temperature control plays a critical role in preventing food spoilage and bacterial growth. This module explores safe storage practices, refrigeration guidelines, cooking temperatures, and hazard control systems used to maintain food safety standards in professional kitchens.
Module 04: Food Handlers Personal Hygiene
Personal hygiene is one of the most important factors in preventing food contamination. This module covers handwashing techniques, protective clothing, illness reporting, cleanliness standards, and safe behaviours required of food handlers in workplace environments.
Module 05: Cleaning and Disinfection
This module focuses on effective cleaning and sanitation practices used in food preparation areas. Learners explore cleaning schedules, disinfection methods, equipment hygiene, cross-contamination prevention, and the importance of maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
FAQ
Level 1 Food Safety is a basic training course that teaches essential food hygiene and safe food handling practices.
Food safety helps prevent foodborne illness, protects public health, and ensures compliance with Canadian food hygiene standards.
You will learn about food hazards, hygiene practices, temperature control, cleaning procedures, and safe food handling techniques.
It is suitable for anyone working in or entering the food, hospitality, catering, or care industries.
Food safety hazards include biological, chemical, physical, and allergen risks that can contaminate food.
Yes. It is designed for learners with no previous experience in food safety.
Yes. Food safety knowledge is often required for roles in restaurants, catering, and hospitality services.
Yes. A certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the course.
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