Duration of the online course: 40 minutes
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Food safety is not just a rulebook—it is the difference between a kitchen that people trust and one that puts guests, teams, and a business at risk. This free online course helps you build practical, job-ready habits to handle food responsibly in real kitchen conditions, whether you are starting in hospitality, supporting a catering team, or sharpening your professional skills in culinary work.
You will learn why food safety matters and how everyday decisions affect customer health and business reputation. The course strengthens your understanding of the role and responsibility of the person in charge and what it takes to maintain consistent standards on every shift. From personal health and hygiene to safe routines on the line, you will gain a clear sense of what safe behavior looks like, and how to apply it without slowing service.
Temperature control is a major focus because it is one of the most common points where mistakes happen. You will explore how bacteria grow, what the danger zone means in practice, and how to reduce risk during receiving, storage, cooking, holding, and cooling. You will also practice using a thermometer correctly, so you can verify doneness and avoid guesswork—especially with foods like hamburger patties where internal temperature matters.
The course also shows how cross contamination occurs and how to prevent it through smart workflows, separation, and safe handling. You will connect the dots between cleaning and sanitizing, learning when each one is needed and why doing only one is not enough for food-contact surfaces. Preventing pests is covered as a core part of maintaining a clean environment and protecting ingredients, equipment, and storage areas.
Finally, you will strengthen communication skills around food allergies and the risks of undercooked items. Clear communication protects customers and helps teams work with confidence, especially when requests and restrictions come in during busy service. By the end, you will have a stronger safety mindset, better daily habits, and practical knowledge you can apply immediately in a professional kitchen setting.
Video class: Basic Food Safety: Introduction (English)
01m
Exercise: Which of the following is a vital element in ensuring food safety in a restaurant or kitchen?
Video class: Basic Food Safety: Chapter 1 "The Importance of Food Safety" (English)
05m
Exercise: What is the primary responsibility of a Person-in-Charge (PIC) in a food establishment?
Video class: Basic Food Safety: Chapter 2 "Health and Hygiene" (English)
08m
Exercise: Which of the following is a proper practice to maintain food safety regarding personal hygiene?
Video class: Basic Food Safety: Chapter 3 "Temperature Control" (English)
06m
Exercise: What is considered the 'Danger Zone' temperature range where bacteria can rapidly grow on food?
Video class: Basic Food Safety: Chapter 4 "Avoiding Cross Contamination" (English)
02m
Exercise: Which of the following practices helps prevent cross contamination in a kitchen?
Video class: Basic Food Safety: Chapter 5 "Cleaning and Sanitizing" (English)
05m
Exercise: What is the critical difference between cleaning and sanitizing concerning food safety?
Video class: Basic Food Safety: Chapter 6 "The Foodworker's Top 10" (English)
02m
Exercise: What is the recommended action if you are feeling unwell and are scheduled to work with food?
Video class: eFoodHandlers presents: Preventing Pests
02m
Exercise: What is the most effective way to prevent pest contamination in the kitchen?
Video class: eFoodHandlers presents: How to Use a Thermometer
04m
Exercise: Which type of thermometer is best for measuring the temperature of hamburger patties and why?
Video class: eFoodHandlers presents: Allergies and Communication
02m
Exercise: Why is it important for food workers to communicate with customers about the risks of undercooked foods?
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