Description
Good hygiene means safe food and healthy customers
Personal hygiene is one of the most important aspects of food safety. Poor hygiene practices can lead to contamination, foodborne illness, and serious consequences for both customers and businesses.
This Highfield e-learning course, part of the Food Safety Level 2 suite, provides learners with the knowledge and best practices required to maintain excellent personal hygiene when working with food.
The course is suitable for anyone working in catering, hospitality, retail, or food manufacturing, including chefs, kitchen staff, food handlers, and servers.
Key topics include:
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The importance of personal hygiene in food safety
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Handwashing: when, how, and why it matters
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Protective clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Managing illness and reporting symptoms
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Good habits to prevent contamination
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Employer and employee responsibilities in maintaining hygiene standards
By completing this course, learners will understand how their personal hygiene practices directly impact food safety and consumer protection.
✅ Part of the Food Safety Level 2 training pathway
✅ Essential for all food handlers
✅ Supports compliance with UK food hygiene law
Protect customers and build trust with excellent hygiene standards.
