Food service safety
in healthcare and care
Course/Training
This food safety training for healthcare and care workers provides essential skills for managing food hygiene and safe food handling in high-risk environments. The course examines critical food safety, including how to prevent cross-contamination, manage food allergies, and stop the spread of foodborne illnesses. As well as practical considerations including handwashing and the correct use of PPE, the course highlights the importance of nutrition and hydration in patient wellbeing and recovery. By understanding their role in upholding patient safety and dignity, workers contribute to creating better outcomes for people in their care.
What you’ll learn
- How food supports dignity, wellbeing and recovery, and the importance of advocacy and accountability in care settings.
- The importance of personal hygiene standards, effective handwashing, correct use of PPE and the importance of being fit for work to prevent the spread of infection.
- Food safety threats, including food poisoning bacteria, how they grow and spread, and the risks posed by chemical, physical and allergenic hazards, particularly for vulnerable individuals.
- How to keep food safe by using practical control measures such as prevention of contamination, effective cleaning and temperature control.
- How to apply food safety principles in care settings, including working with care plans, preparing food safely, serving food correctly and recognising when to act or report concerns.
Who should take this course
This Food service safety in healthcare and care course is designed for anyone working in care or healthcare setting, including those where food is provided.
It is suitable for:
- Front-line care staff
- Healthcare and care assistants
- Catering assistants and servery teams
- Cleaning and maintenance teams
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Individual learners have 30 days from registration to complete the course and final assessment. Business buyers have 12 months to allocate course codes, with each learner receiving 90 days of access from activation. Extensions can usually be arranged on request.
Most learners complete the course in two hours, depending on experience. A minimum study period applies before the exam unlocks to support understanding.
You’ll receive unlimited free exam retakes. The exam has 20 multiple-choice questions and the pass mark is 16 out of 20. If you don’t pass on the first attempt, you’ll receive guidance on which topics to review.
We recommend that training is renewed every three years, although some employers or local authorities may request training more frequently.
We recommend that training is renewed every three years, although some employers or local authorities may request training more frequently.
Level 2 Food Hygiene training focuses solely on food safety practice, equipping learners with the skills and knowledge to prepare, produce and serve safe food. Food Service Safety for Health and Care teaches basic knowledge required for simple food prep tasks, as well as looking at the broader context of delivering and serving food in a health or care setting.It is strongly recommended that learners with a significant role in food preparation study Level 2 Food Safety.
Yes - the course incorporates food safety guidance from both the FSA and FSS, making it suitable for learners in all UK nations.
No - but this course may be a good foundation to the Level 2 Food Safety course if you decide you would like to take a more food focussed role in future.
Great service, great courses and good value for money. We have put over 100 employees through the courses. The service provided is to a very high standard, with prompt responses. Courses can be completed at own pace which you can track progress, or there is an option to fast track the course if you have members of staff that have more experience with the course content. Would highly recommend these courses to anyone.
Sarah Carr Carrs Pasties
The Safer Food Group are always quick to respond and we have always found them very helpful with ordering the courses and forwarding us information regarding other courses they are offering. we have used them for the past 5 years which says it all. We will continue to use The Safer Food Group for the foreseeable future.
Helen Managing Director
Totally Local Company ltd have been working with the Safer Food Group for over 3 years providing the courses for the delivery of the Food Safety Training. The course covers everything required with clear instructions, informative concise modules. An added bonus is their advice and support whenever we need it.”
Lisa Tottle MRSPH Totally Local Company
We put all our Catering Assistants through the Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2. The course is comprehensive, user friendly and great value for money offering a discount on the more credits you purchase. We would highly recommend the Safer Food Group.
Joanna Puczkowski University of Essex
A comprehensive course that can be completed at your own pace. It’s easy to navigate and the visual aids help enhance the whole learning experience. Staff are friendly and efficient making the whole package a winner!
