Basic Food Safety UAE

About This Course

Food safety is everyone's responsibility. In any restaurant, café, or food service environment, knowing how to store, prepare, and serve food safely is essential for protecting your guests and your team. This course introduces food handlers in the UAE to the fundamentals of food hygiene, personal responsibility, and legal compliance.

Whether you're new to the kitchen or refreshing your knowledge, this course provides practical tools and clear guidance to help you reduce risk and maintain high food safety standards every day.

In this course, you will learn:

• What food safety is and why it matters in food service

• How contamination occurs and how to prevent it

• Key personal hygiene practices and correct handwashing techniques

• How to manage food temperatures and avoid the danger zone

• How to store, defrost, reheat, and hold food safely

• Allergen awareness and the basics of cross-contamination prevention

• Cleaning, disinfection, and pest control best practices

• UAE-specific food safety protocols and municipal guidelines

Each chapter includes a short quiz, with a final assessment at the end of the course. Successful completion earns a PocketTrainer certificate in “Basic Food Safety For Food Handlers.”

This course is not a formal Dubai Municipality qualification. It is designed to support internal training aligned with food safety best practices in the UAE.

Course Curriculum

3 Chapters

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Food Safety

Explains what food safety is, its importance, and key UAE government protocols to ensure high hygiene standards in the F&B industry.

Chapter 2 - Food Temperature Control

Covers correct temperature ranges for cooking, cooling, reheating, and storing food to prevent bacterial growth and contamination.

Chapter 3 - Pest Control

Explains pest prevention steps, cleaning and sanitising methods, and how to use the Dubai Municipality Foodwatch app to maintain hygiene and compliance.