Food Safety & Hygiene Training Course

Turn employees into confident, responsible food handlers

Food Safety & Hygiene Training is a practical, easy-to-follow course that teaches employees how food contamination happens, how to store and transport different food groups safely, and how to apply food hygiene best practices at every stage of the food supply chain. You'll learn how to identify contamination risks, handle food at the right temperatures, prevent cross-contamination, and follow cleaning and sanitizing procedures correctly.

The course is designed for anyone working in a food environment from kitchens and warehouses to retail and logistics and requires no prior food safety knowledge to complete.

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About the Instructor

Frank George

Dr. Frank George is a food safety consultant and public health educator with over 15 years of experience helping food businesses implement safe food handling practices and hygiene standards. He specializes in food safety management, sanitation, contamination prevention, and regulatory compliance, supporting organizations in creating safer food service environments.

Dr. George has worked with restaurants, food manufacturers, and hospitality organizations to develop practical, standards-based training that promotes food safety and reduces the risk of foodborne illnesses. Through this course, he aims to equip food handlers with the knowledge and confidence to maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene in their daily work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do employees need any prior food safety knowledge to take this course?

No. This course is designed for anyone working in a food environment regardless of prior experience. If you work with food in any capacity, this course gives you the practical knowledge you need.

Will employees receive a certificate after completing the course?

Yes. Every employee who completes the course and passes the final assessment receives a certificate of completion that can be downloaded, printed, and shared.

How long does the course take to complete?

The course takes approximately 20 to 25 minutes and covers three chapters, chapter knowledge checks, a final assessment, and course feedback.

Does the course include quizzes and assessments?

Yes. Each chapter includes knowledge check questions and a scenario-based question. The course concludes with a ten-question final assessment covering all three chapters.

Can my organization enrol teams in this course?

Yes. This course is suitable for individual employees, teams, departments, and entire organizations. Managers can track completion, scores, and certificates for all learners from one dashboard.

Can I customize this course for my organization?

Yes. You can edit the course content, add your own food safety policies, upload documents and videos, include site-specific procedures, and apply your company branding.

How is the course accessed?

The course is administered and managed from your ProProfs Training Maker account. You can share it with employees via our Classroom feature or by sending a direct link. Employees can access the course on any device phone, tablet, or desktop at any time.

Does ProProfs Training Maker offer learner tracking?

Yes. ProProfs Training Maker is a complete Learning Management System (LMS). You can automate reminders, ensure compliance, track learning progress, create groups & group admins, integrate with SCORM, xAPI & more. You can create course bundles & learning paths, and access insightful reports & analytics. You can also build your own courses for any other training needs.

Is this course compliant with food safety regulations?

The course content is aligned with widely recognized food safety principles and guidelines. It can be customised to reflect the specific regulations applicable in your region or industry sector.

Does ProProfs Training Maker offer a free plan?

Yes. ProProfs Training Maker offers a free plan with premium features and no credit card required, allowing you to create, share, and track courses and assessments.

Can I create similar food safety courses with ProProfs Training Maker?

Yes. ProProfs Training Maker offers an AI-powered authoring tool and a library of 500+ expert-designed courses and templates that you can customize or use as inspiration to build your own Generative AI for business courses or other training programs.

Can I pay one time to access this course?

You can pay a one-time annual fee and access the course for a full 12 months. A monthly payment option is also available. Your active subscription includes full access to all food safety courses, more than 35 additional training courses, completion certificates, and all training records.