Health & Safety Course for Food Handlers
Ensure your kitchen team meets South African legal requirements with our Health & Safety Training for Food Handlers. SAIOSH-certified, practical, and tailored for restaurants, kitchens, and hospitality businesses.
What You’ll Learn:
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Food Safety Foundations
Understand your legal responsibilities and the basics of keeping food safe in a kitchen.
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Personal Hygiene
Master the basics: handwashing, illness reporting, proper attire, and glove use to prevent contamination.
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Cross-Contamination & Allergens
Learn how to separate foods, use color-coded tools, and manage allergens safely.
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Safe Food Handling & Temperature Control
Keep food out of the “danger zone,” and use thermometers for safe storage, cooling, reheating, and thawing.
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Cleaning & Sanitation
Follow “clean as you go” practices, safely use cleaning products, and maintain a hygienic workspace.
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Accident Prevention & Kitchen Safety
Stay safe in the kitchen by avoiding burns, slips, and other common hazards with proper equipment use and safe behaviors.
Course Details
Course Outline
Duration: 2-3 days
Schedule: Fully adaptable and customizable
Suggested: 3 hrs/day over 3 days or 2 days (5hrs + 3hrs)
Class Size: Max 20 learners
Location: Parow, Cape Town (on-site options available)
Fee: R 1 300 (Discounts available for booking alot of seats)
Includes: Completion Certificate + handouts
What’s Covered:
Food safety foundations & SA legal responsibilities
Types of food hazards (biological, chemical, physical)
Personal hygiene, allergen management, HACCP
Fire safety, accident prevention, first aid basics
Chemical & waste management
Why Choose Us?
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SAIOSH-Certified & CPD-Verified
Our course is recognized by the South African hospitality industry, ensuring your team meets all legal food safety requirements.
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Flexible Timing & Scheduling
We offer training sessions that fit around your business hours: choose daytime, evening, or weekend options, or request on-site training at your venue.
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In-Person Training
Our face-to-face sessions deliver better understanding and retention than online courses. Learners get immediate feedback and can ask questions on the spot.
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Discounts for Larger Groups
Special rates for companies or teams booking multiple seats, affordable compliance for your whole staff.
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Cleaning & Sanitation
Follow “clean as you go” practices, safely use cleaning products, and maintain a hygienic workspace.
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Up-to-Date with South African Laws
Course content is always current, reflecting the latest legal standards and inspection requirements.
Who Should Attend?
Food handlers
Kitchen assistants
Chefs
Cooks
Trainees
Waiters
Supervisors
Managers
Limited Enrollment
Limited Enrollment
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