Description

The Safety in Food Handling & Hygiene Course provides comprehensive training on the scientific principles and practical techniques required to handle, prepare, and store food safely.

Food safety is essential for preventing food‑borne illnesses, protecting customers, and ensuring compliance with national and international hygiene regulations. This course equips learners with the knowledge, skills, and professional attitude needed to work confidently and safely with food in any catering or food service environment.

Learners will explore key hygiene rules, contamination risks, HACCP principles, temperature control, waste management, and personal hygiene standards. This training is suitable for all food handlers across restaurants, hotels, cafes, bakeries, hospitals, schools, mobile food vendors, and catering businesses.

🔍 What You Will Learn

• Core principles of food safety and food‑borne illness prevention
• Proper food handling, preparation, and storage techniques
• HACCP fundamentals and contamination control
• Temperature control, cross‑contamination prevention & safe cooking practices
• Food hygiene rules for equipment, utensils, surfaces & premises layout
• Waste management, cleaning, and sanitation procedures
• Personal hygiene standards for food handlers
• Legal responsibilities and industry best‑practice requirements

🎯 Who Should Enroll

This course is ideal for:

• Food handlers in restaurants, hotels, cafes & fast‑food outlets
• Caterers, bakers, chefs & kitchen assistants
• Staff in hospitals, schools, colleges & institutional kitchens
• Mobile food vendors & food truck operators
• Food production, packaging & distribution workers
• Anyone working in the catering or hospitality industry

📜 Certification & Assessment

Upon successful completion, participants will receive the KIHSE Safety in Food Handling & Hygiene Certificate, recognized across the catering and hospitality industry. Assessment includes:

• Short quizzes
• Practical hygiene understanding checks
• Final competency evaluation

💼 Career Opportunities

This course prepares you for roles such as:

• Food Handler / Food Service Worker
• Kitchen Assistant / Cook
• Catering Staff / Hospitality Worker
• Food Production & Packaging Assistant
• Restaurant & Hotel Food Safety Staff
• Bakery, Café & Fast‑Food Hygiene Personnel

This certification is essential for anyone handling food professionally.

📚 Course Delivery Format

• Weekend or weekday classes (online & physical options)
• Instructor‑led training by certified HSE professionals
• Interactive sessions, case studies & practical demonstrations
• Access to digital learning materials

🌟 Why Choose KIHSE Foundation?

• Registered nonprofit organization (CAC/IT/No: 148369)
• Certified, experienced HSE instructors
• Affordable, accessible training for all career levels
• Proven track record: 400+ certified learners
• Recognized by organizations across Nigeria