HACCP Awareness

Gain confidence in managing food safety risks with our HACCP Awareness online course, tailored for hospitality staff, kitchen teams, bar workers, supervisors, and new entrants to food operations. This foundational course covers the essential principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and explains how they underpin legal compliance in UK food law.

Throughout this HACCP Awareness training, you will learn:

• The seven core HACCP principles: hazard analysis, critical control points, critical limits, monitoring, corrective action, verification, and documentation

• How to identify and class hazards (biological, chemical, physical) in food handling and processing

• Practical strategies for controlling hazards through hygiene, temperature control, cleaning, and cross-contamination measures

• The role of HACCP in designing, validating, and updating safe food systems

• What record keeping, verification, and audit procedures look like in practice

• How your workplace’s HACCP system must support broader food safety management

This course is 100% online and self-paced, so your team can complete it around shift schedules. After passing the assessment, learners receive a HACCP Awareness Certificate, a credible credential to present during inspections or audits.

Why HACCP awareness matters

By law, food businesses in the UK must have food safety management procedures based on HACCP principles (Food Standards Agency) The Food Standards Agency advises that every food business should develop procedures grounded in HACCP to identify and control hazards. According to UK government guidance, if you run a food business, you must have a plan based on HACCP principles to meet food safety and hygiene standards (GOV.UK) Local authority and council food safety guidance also states it is a legal requirement to have a documented Food Safety Management System based on HACCP.

For roles in supervision, management, or compliance, understanding HACCP is essential, not just best practice, but part of your legal obligation to implement, monitor, and review food safety systems.

Who should take this course?

• Food handling staff new to HACCP

• Kitchen assistants, bar staff, serving staff

• Supervisors who oversee food operations

• Managers or compliance staff responsible for food safety

• Any team member contributing to your HACCP system

Enroll in HACCP Awareness today and ensure your team knows their role in maintaining safe, compliant operations, protecting customers, and demonstrating due diligence in food hygiene.

It is strongly advised that senior employees in Commercial Kitchens and business that serve food to the public are also adequately trained in Food Safety & Hygiene principles. That HR Girl offers both Level 2 and Level 3 CPD certified courses here: Food Safety Courses for Pubs & Hospitality | That HR Girl