Core Statutory Training Requirements for Hospitality Staff

Hospitality staff require essential statutory and mandatory training to help maintain safe workplaces, protect customers and employees, and ensure businesses comply with UK health and safety regulations.

The exact training requirements may vary depending on the role and workplace, but the following are considered core training areas across the hospitality sector.

Safe food starts with proper training.
HACCP, VACCP, and TACCP are the three key food risk management systems used across the UK food industry. Together, they help ensure food safety, protect food authenticity, and strengthen the security of the food supply chain.

Ensure your business is allergen compliant and keep your customers safe with our online Food Allergens in Manufacturing course. Learn about allergies, the 14 named allergens, labelling, and allergen information.

Conveniently access our course online and learn at your own pace. Gain certification in allergen awareness and stay up to date with legal requirements

Are you interested in a career as a chef, getting qualified as you work?

Our Chef Modern Apprenticeship programme provides aspiring chefs with the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications while developing real industry experience in professional hospitality environments.

As a dedicated learning provider, we work closely with employers and apprentices to deliver high-quality training that supports career development within the hospitality and catering industry.

The programme combines practical workplace learning with structured training, helping apprentices build the essential culinary skills, food safety, and kitchen management skills needed to succeed in professional kitchens.

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Are you interested in a career as a chef, getting qualified as you work?

Our Chef Modern Apprenticeship programme provides aspiring chefs with the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications while developing real industry experience in professional hospitality environments.

As a dedicated learning provider, we work closely with employers and apprentices to deliver high-quality training that supports career development within the hospitality and catering industry.

The programme combines practical workplace learning with structured training, helping apprentices build the essential culinary skills, food safety, and kitchen management skills needed to succeed in professional kitchens.

Get in touch to discuss options

Fire safety starts with preparation.
Book your RQF Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (Fire Warden) course today and gain the confidence and knowledge to respond effectively in workplace emergencies. This is perfect for understanding the role and responsibilities of a Fire Warden and help protect staff, visitors, and property in the event of an emergency.

Are you interested in a career as a chef, getting qualified as you work?

Our Chef Modern Apprenticeship programme provides aspiring chefs with the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications while developing real industry experience in professional hospitality environments.

As a dedicated learning provider, we work closely with employers and apprentices to deliver high-quality training that supports career development within the hospitality and catering industry.

The programme combines practical workplace learning with structured training, helping apprentices build the essential culinary skills, food safety, and kitchen management skills needed to succeed in professional kitchens.

Get in touch to discuss options

Looking for local employers to support work placements in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire for 15-16 year old Hospitality pupils.

Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work practical course delivered face to face in Aberdeen

Mental Health First Aid Awareness 1 day course

Safe food starts with proper training.
Book your Elementary Food Hygiene (REHIS) SCQF Level 5 course today and gain the essential skills needed to work safely and confidently in any food environment.

This course is needed to meet the legal requirement in Scotland to update your licensing knowledge every five years. 

Once this course is completed you will receive a qualification certificate that can be used to update your personal licence training records or renew your personal licence.

We have experience in getting local businesses compliant in licensing course requirements in Aberdeen for over 20 years

This course is needed to meet the legal requirement in Scotland to update your licensing knowledge every five years. 

Once this course is completed you will receive a qualification certificate that can be used to update your personal licence training records or renew your personal licence.

Summer courses for your Hospitality business in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire

Huge congratulations to Beth Robertson @portyacademy for winning this years Foundation Apprentice of the year.

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Crowned National Chef of the Year 2024/25, and previously awarded Scottish Chef of the Year in 2019, Orry Shand stands among Scotland’s most decorated and respected culinary talents.

Looking to kick start a career in hospitality? Aged 16-24?

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