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Hygiene and occupational safety package for the catering industry — Food hygiene, occupational safety, Infection Protection Act (IfSG) & allergens

Three key training topics for employees in gastronomy, catering and institutional food service in one package: Food hygiene, follow-up instruction according to § 43 IfSG and food allergens – flexible online, clearly explained and each with a personal certificate.

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Occupational safety in the catering and hospitality industry – employees in a professional kitchen / hygiene package

Hygiene package for the catering industry

Three key training topics – one package

Those who work with food in the catering, food service, or institutional food service sectors must meet various requirements. Food hygiene, infection control and allergen information to understand and confidently implement in everyday work.

Our hygiene package provides your employees with three concise e-learning modules that explain these topics clearly and practically. The training courses can be completed flexibly, one after the other – regardless of shift times or location.

food hygiene

Identify hygiene risks and produce, store, process and distribute food safely.

Infection control

Be familiar with prohibitions on activities, symptoms of illness and obligations to cooperate according to §§ 42 and 43 of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG).

food allergens

Identify the 14 allergens that must be declared, avoid unintentional entries, and pass on information safely.

With certificates Upon successful completion, participants receive a personal, dated certificate for each e-learning course.

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Officially approved

Tested and approved by the ZFU

The training courses are organized by the State Central Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has reviewed and officially approved it. Furthermore, the ZFU approval confirms the requirements for the distance learning program.

Included in the package

Three e-learning courses for gastronomy, catering & institutional food service

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01

hygiene

Food hygiene training

  • approximately 60 minutes

    Employees learn the most important basics of food hygiene – from personal hygiene and goods receipt to storage and processing, as well as cleaning and disinfection.

    Topics covered:

    • Legal basis
    • Dangers to food
    • Personal hygiene
    • Goods receipt and storage
    • Hygienic processing
    • Cleaning and disinfection
    • HACCP and self-monitoring
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02

INFECTION PROTECTION

Follow-up instruction pursuant to Section 43 of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)

  • approximately 25 minutes

    The follow-up instruction raises employees' awareness of illnesses and symptoms that may result in prohibitions on working, as well as their obligations to provide information and cooperate.

    Topics covered:

    • Prohibitions on activities pursuant to Section 42 of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
    • Relevant diseases and symptoms
    • Duty to provide information to the employer
    • Correct behavior in case of illness
    • Personal hygiene
    • Legal basis according to §§ 42 and 43 of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)


    Important:     The follow-up instruction does not replace the required initial instruction according to § 43 IfSG before commencing a corresponding activity for the first time.

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ALLERGENS

Food allergen training

  • approximately 25 minutes

    Employees learn about the most important food allergens and how to avoid unintentional contamination and safely pass on allergen information.

    Topics covered:

    • Food allergies and intolerances
    • The 14 allergens that must be declared
    • Allergen information according to the Food Information Regulation (LMIV).
    • Unintended entries
    • Safe handling in the kitchen, storage and service areas
    • practical examples

Your advantages

Why the hygiene package for businesses?

Three training courses – one booking

Food hygiene, infection control and allergens all in one compact package.

Flexible

Employees complete the e-learning courses regardless of working hours and location.

Multilingual

Ideal for internationally diverse teams – currently available in up to 18 languages.*

interactive

Pictures, videos, tests

Three certificates

Upon successful completion, a personal certificate is available for each e-learning course.

Understandable

Simple language, images, videos and interactive knowledge tests make learning easier.

* Translations: We use Google Translate for translations. This is the only way we can keep our prices low. Should any errors creep in, we will gladly correct them. Please inform us by email at elearning@praxistrainings-lms.de. Videos are displayed in German or English. We will gladly add other languages free of charge upon request. 

Legal classification

What training do I need and when?

The three e-learning modules in the hygiene package serve different purposes. Therefore, the underlying requirements also differ.

BEFORE STARTING WORK

Initial instruction according to § 43 IfSG
For individuals commencing activities under Section 42 of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG) for the first time. Initial instruction is provided by the public health department or a duly authorized body. Not included in this package.

WITH APPROPRIATE ACTIVITY

§ 4 LMHV (German Food Hygiene Regulation) Professional Knowledge
Persons who produce, process or distribute highly perishable foodstuffs require the necessary expertise, unless this can already be demonstrated through appropriate professional or scientific training. Not included in this package.

REGULAR / ANNUAL

Food hygiene training
According to Regulation (EC) No 852/2004, persons handling food must be supervised according to their activities and must receive instruction and/or training in food hygiene. This knowledge should be refreshed regularly and as required by the company. In practice, we recommend an annual refresher course.

EVERY TWO YEARS

Follow-up instruction pursuant to Section 43 of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
Every 24 months.

Food allergen training Companies must ensure that employees handling allergenic ingredients or allergen information can reliably perform their duties. The scope and frequency of training depend on the specific role and the company's training needs. We recommend refresher training at least every two years.

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target group

Who is the hygiene package suitable for?

Gastronomy, catering & institutional food service

The hygiene kit is aimed at employees who work with food in the catering, food service, or institutional food service sectors and require basic knowledge of hygiene, infection control, and allergens. The kit is particularly suitable for employees in restaurants and pubs, cafes and snack bars, canteens and commercial kitchens, catering companies and hotels, as well as in schools, daycare centers, hospitals, and nursing homes.

Especially suitable for:

  • kitchen staff
  • Service staff
  • Staff in dishwashing and cleaning
  • Catering staff
  • Employees in goods receiving and warehouse
  • Employees in canteens and commercial kitchens
  • Temporary and seasonal workers
  • New employees with food contact

Important: Depending on the activity and professional or scientific background, an initial instruction according to § 43 IfSG and/or specialist knowledge according to § 4 LMHV may also be required.

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""The e-learning course contains all the important information about food hygiene. The content is explained very clearly using interactive materials.""

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Team behind the training

Created by experts.

Four subject matter and language experts ensure didactic quality and legally compliant content.

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OWNER

Jennifer Ziegler

Owner & Trainer

20 years of experience

I create the content of our e-learning courses with a lot of love for the topic. I use examples, videos, animations and pictures. 

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EXPERT

dr Anne Albert

language expert

15 years of experience

I make sure that people who speak German as a foreign language can also understand the content well.

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Thomas Zydeck

subject matter expert

30 years of experience

In the food service industry, hygienic food handling is essential. My content is presented comprehensively and clearly in these e-learning courses.

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dr Andrea Dreusch

subject matter expert

35 years of experience

Food products must be safe. To achieve this, these e-learning courses present complex topics in a way that is easy for employees to understand.

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Learning content

What will your employees learn in the hygiene package?

The online training includes:

Several chapters

Structured setup

Videos

vivid practical relevance

Knowledge tests

Learning check per chapter

final test

Final Quiz

certificate

Personal & dated

In short: these are the topics we will cover

  • 1 Food hygiene: Identify hygiene risks, avoid contamination, and handle food safely.
  • 2 Personal hygiene: Safely implement hand hygiene, work clothing and hygienic behavior in everyday work.
  • 3 Infection control: Know the symptoms of illness, prohibitions on working, and obligations to cooperate.
  • 4 Food allergens: Identify the 14 allergens that require labeling and reliably pass on the information.
  • 5 Safe working practices: Avoid typical errors in storage, processing, cleaning and dispensing.
  • 6 Take responsibility: Understanding how one's own behavior contributes to the safety of guests, colleagues, and consumers.
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Sequence

This is how the hygiene package works

1. Book a package

Buy the hygiene package online and get direct access to the included e-learning courses.

2. Flexible learning

The three training courses can be completed one after the other and at your own pace.

3. Consolidate knowledge

Videos, images, practical examples and knowledge tests support learning success.

4. Receive certificates

Upon successful completion, participants receive their personal certificate as a PDF for each training course.

group booking

More than 10 employees? Then a quantity discount is worthwhile.

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Verified reviews from former participants.

Data collected anonymously after completion of training — sorted by date.

The course is clear, structured and can be easily understood and used by anyone. What is offered is a good example of how to impart basic knowledge in a modern way!
Helmut
The e-learning contains all important information about food hygiene. The contents are explained in a very understandable way using interactive material.
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the hygiene package for the catering industry

The package contains the Food hygiene training, the Follow-up instruction pursuant to Section 43 of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG) and the Food allergen training. Participants receive a separate certificate for each successfully completed e-learning course.

The three e-learning modules together take approximately... 110 minutes. The training courses can be completed individually and at your own pace.

No. Before commencing any activity under Section 42 of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG), initial instruction under Section 43 of the IfSG is required. This instruction is provided by the public health department or a duly authorized body and is not part of the hygiene package.

No. The training according to § 4 LMHV is a separate specialist training course. Whether it is required depends on the activity and the professional or scientific background of the person.

The requirements for refresher training differ: Follow-up instruction according to Section 43 of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG) must be completed after starting work and then every two years. For food hygiene training and allergen training, refresher courses depend on the specific job, the risks involved, and the company's training needs.

Yes. The e-learning courses can be paused within the access period and resumed later.

Yes. Upon successful completion, you will receive a personal, dated certificate for each of the three e-learning courses.

Yes. This package is particularly suitable for companies that want to provide standardized training for multiple employees. Group bookings, consolidated invoicing, and centralized administration simplify the organization.

Yes. The training courses are currently in 18 languages Available. The language can be changed within the e-learning course. Videos are displayed in German or English.

format

3 x E-Learning

Original price was: 116,00 €.Current price is: 65,00 €. plus VAT.

  • duration approximately 2 hours
  • Contain 3 E-Learnings
  • Diploma 3 certificates
  • Language 18 languages*
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