Highfield Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering (RQF)
The highest level food safety qualification for catering managers, trainers, and compliance professionals.
The highest level food safety qualification for catering managers, trainers, and compliance professionals
This five-day qualification is designed for senior managers, trainers, and those responsible for developing and implementing food safety management systems. It provides an in-depth understanding of food safety legislation, microbiology, contamination control, hazard analysis, and advanced HACCP principles — ensuring learners can manage, audit, and maintain the highest standards of safety and hygiene across complex catering operations.
This course is ideal for:
* Business owners and senior managers
* Food safety trainers and auditors
* Quality assurance or compliance officers
* Anyone responsible for large-scale or multi-site operations
Course Details
- Duration: 5 days (minimum 40 hours)
- Awarding Body: Highfield Qualifications
Assessment
- Written examination and case study-based assignments
- Certification validity: 5 years
Expert-level food safety knowledge for leadership and compliance roles
Learners will develop a detailed understanding of the scientific, legal, and management aspects of food safety. They’ll learn how to implement, monitor, and continually improve food safety management systems in line with current UK and EU regulations.
Key topics include:
• Food safety management and audit systems
• The role of management in maintaining standards
• Food microbiology and controlling contamination
• Cleaning, disinfection, and environmental hygiene
• Food safety legislation and enforcement frameworks
• Developing and implementing HACCP-based systems
• Risk assessment and due diligence
• Training, supervising, and motivating staff
• Designing and maintaining hygienic premises and equipment
Assessment: Written examination and case study-based assignments
Certification validity: 5 years (requalification recommended)
Training that shapes leaders in food safety management
This advanced course equips learners to take full responsibility for food safety strategy, documentation, and team performance. It’s designed to build confidence in managing audits, liaising with enforcement officers, and leading internal compliance processes across multiple sites or departments.
Why choose Influence 360 for your Food Safety Level 4 qualification
• Accredited by Highfield Qualifications (RQF)
• Delivered by experienced consultants and trainers with senior hospitality backgrounds
• Deep, technical understanding of legislation and food microbiology
• Real-world context with sector-specific examples
• Perfect preparation for trainers, auditors, and senior compliance managers
Advanced training, delivered your way
We offer this course as a full five-day classroom qualification or a modular blended option for busy professionals. Training can be delivered on-site at your premises, across multiple sessions, or hosted at our Newcastle training venue.
Delivery options:
• 5-day classroom course (intensive)
• Modular blended delivery (online theory + classroom workshops)
• Group or one-to-one executive training available