HACCP Food Safety System for Restaurants & Catering – Free Online Course | Alison

The HACCP Food Safety System for Restaurants and Other Catering Services is a free online certificate course from Alison, ranked among the top 3 most popular courses globally in 2025. HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is the internationally recognised food safety management system used in restaurants, hotels, food factories, and all food-related businesses. This course is a must-have for anyone working in the food service industry.

What You Will Learn

• The principles and implementation of the HACCP food safety management system
• Global food safety standards and international hygiene regulations
• How to identify food hazards, critical control points, and corrective actions
• Microbiology fundamentals and the science behind foodborne illnesses
• Personal hygiene, safe food handling, and cross-contamination prevention
• Regulatory compliance requirements for food businesses
• How to document and monitor a HACCP plan effectively

Who Should Take This Course?

• Chefs, cooks, and kitchen assistants
• Restaurant and catering managers
• Food factory and production workers
• Hotel and hospitality staff handling food
• Food safety auditors and inspectors
• Anyone seeking a food safety certification

Course Highlights

• 100% Free — complete the full course at no cost
• CPD UK Accredited — adds value to your professional profile
• Industry relevant — aligned with international food safety regulations
• Self-paced — complete at your own speed on any device
• Certificate available — optional digital or printed Alison certificate

Assessment & Certification

Complete all course topics and pass the final assessment with 80% or higher to earn your certificate. You may retake as many times as needed. An optional CPD-accredited digital or printed certificate is available for purchase upon successful completion.