Food Safety - Level 1

Starting a job in a kitchen, café, deli or shop that handles food? This is the certified induction-level food safety course food handlers in Ireland need before they start work. Start today, complete it online in about 75 minutes and get your certificate.

Who it's for

• New staff starting in a kitchen, café, restaurant, deli or food shop
• Anyone told by an employer they need a Level 1 food safety certificate
• Staff in low-risk food roles such as small supermarkets or food service counters

What you'll learn

• How food becomes unsafe and how food poisoning happens
• Personal hygiene and hand washing
• Preventing contamination and cross-contamination
• Safe storage, temperatures and cleaning
• Your legal responsibilities as a food handler

How it works

• Buy the course online. It takes less than a minute.
• Your login details arrive by email straight away.
• Log in, choose your language and work through the short modules on your phone, tablet or computer. Stop and restart whenever you like.
• Pass the final online exam and download your certificate.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need this before I start work?

Yes. Level 1 covers the food safety skills food handlers need at induction level and should be completed before you start working with food.

Do I have to finish it in one go?

No. The course remembers where you stopped, so you can complete it in short sessions.

What comes after Level 1?

Most food workers then complete Food Safety Level 2 (Principles of HACCP) within their first months in the job. See Level 2.

Can I do the course in my own language?

Yes. When you log in, choose your language from the list. The languages available for this course are shown above. Translated versions are provided to support understanding.