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Food Hygiene Level 1 and 2
191 Students
Food safety is more than a workplace requirement—it’s a responsibility that helps protect the health of millions of Canadians every day. This Food Hygiene Level 1 and 2 course provides essential knowledge for safe food handling, contamination prevention, and hygiene management across Canada’s food service, hospitality, catering, healthcare, and food production sectors. Suitable for both beginners and existing food industry …
Food safety is more than a workplace requirement—it’s a responsibility that helps protect the health of millions of Canadians every day. This Food Hygiene Level 1 and 2 course provides essential knowledge for safe food handling, contamination prevention, and hygiene management across Canada’s food service, hospitality, catering, healthcare, and food production sectors.
Suitable for both beginners and existing food industry workers, the course develops understanding of food safety hazards, food-borne illnesses, HACCP principles, food storage, sanitation procedures, and personal hygiene practices. These skills are valuable in restaurants, cafés, hotels, long-term care homes, hospitals, schools, grocery retailers, and food manufacturing facilities throughout Canada.
With flexible online learning and self-paced study, you can learn around your schedule while building knowledge that supports workplace compliance and career development. Earn a recognised certificate and strengthen your role in Canada’s growing food and hospitality industry today.
Please note: This Food Hygiene Level 1 and 2 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
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Food Hygiene Level 1 and 2 Course, learners will be able to:
- Gain understanding of food hygiene legislation and food safety principles
- Understand food-borne illnesses and contamination risks
- Learn how to identify and control food safety hazards
- Develop skills in safe food storage and temperature management
- Build knowledge of HACCP and food safety systems
- Recognise the importance of hygiene, cleaning, and sanitation practices
Who This Course Is For
- Beginners entering Canada's food and hospitality sector
- Food handlers and kitchen support staff
- Restaurant, café, and catering employees
- Healthcare and long-term care food service workers
- Individuals seeking food safety knowledge for career development
- Anyone interested in food hygiene and public health
Why Take This Course
- Gain knowledge relevant to Canadian food service workplaces
- Understand food safety standards and contamination prevention
- Learn through flexible online and self-paced study
- Suitable for learners with no previous experience
- Support career growth within hospitality and food industries
- Receive a recognised certificate for professional development
Job Opportunities & Salary (CAD)
- Food Service Worker – CAD $38,000 – $52,000
- Kitchen Assistant – CAD $38,000 – $50,000
- Dietary Aide – CAD $40,000 – $58,000
- Catering Assistant – CAD $42,000 – $60,000
- Kitchen Supervisor – CAD $48,000 – $70,000
- Food Safety Coordinator – CAD $55,000 – $85,000
Entry Requirements
- No formal qualifications required
- Basic English reading and communication skills
- Basic computer literacy
- Interest in food safety and hygiene
- Access to internet and a digital device
- Suitable for beginners in Canada
Accreditation
All of our courses, including this Food Hygiene Level 1 and 2 Course Course, 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
Level 1 Food Hygiene and Safety
Every safe food operation starts with understanding why food hygiene matters. This module introduces food safety responsibilities, food hygiene legislation, and the causes of food-borne illnesses that can affect consumers across Canada.
Food can be exposed to a variety of risks during preparation and service. Explore biological, chemical, and physical hazards while learning how these dangers can impact food safety and public health.
Temperature control plays a critical role in preventing bacterial growth. You’ll learn effective hazard control measures, refrigeration requirements, and safe food handling techniques used throughout Canadian food environments.
Good hygiene habits are essential for anyone working with food. This module examines handwashing procedures, personal cleanliness, illness reporting, and behaviours that help prevent contamination.
A clean workplace supports both food safety and consumer confidence. Learn the principles of cleaning, sanitising, and disinfection to maintain hygienic food preparation and storage areas.
Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety
Take a deeper look at food safety responsibilities and legal obligations within food businesses. This module explains the importance of compliance and maintaining safe practices in commercial food settings.
Microscopic hazards can cause serious food safety incidents when left uncontrolled. Discover how bacteria grow, spread, and survive, along with the methods used to reduce microbiological risks.
From cleaning chemicals to allergen cross-contamination, food businesses face multiple safety challenges. This module explores common hazards and measures used to protect consumers.
Food poisoning remains a major public health concern worldwide. Learn about common causes, symptoms, high-risk foods, and the control measures that help minimise outbreaks.
Proper storage is key to maintaining food quality and safety. Examine the causes of food spoilage, shelf-life considerations, stock rotation methods, and storage best practices.
Building on Level 1 knowledge, this module focuses on maintaining high standards of personal hygiene in busy food environments. You’ll learn how hygiene practices support safe food production and service.
Food manufacturers, caterers, and commercial kitchens across Canada rely on HACCP systems to manage food safety risks. Explore HACCP principles and the requirements for maintaining hygienic food premises.
Effective cleaning programmes help food businesses meet safety standards and reduce contamination risks. Learn how cleaning schedules, sanitation procedures, and monitoring systems contribute to safer workplaces.
FAQ
Food Hygiene Level 1 and 2 training teaches the principles of safe food handling, contamination prevention, food storage, personal hygiene, and food safety management in food-related workplaces.
Yes. The course provides food safety knowledge that is relevant to food handlers working in restaurants, cafés, catering businesses, healthcare facilities, and food production environments across Canada.
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a food safety management system used to identify, assess, and control food safety risks during food preparation, processing, and storage.
The course can strengthen your understanding of food safety practices that are valued by employers throughout Canada’s food service and hospitality industries.
No. This course is suitable for beginners and does not require prior food industry experience.
Food hygiene training is relevant to restaurants, hotels, catering companies, hospitals, long-term care homes, schools, grocery retailers, and food manufacturing facilities.
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