The course

Who is behind the food hygiene course

The Gesthos food hygiene course was written by José Manuel de la Cruz, head of training at Gesthos. He has spent about 20 years in hospitality running food and beverage departments in luxury hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants, and holds an MBA. Gesthos is a private company founded in Gran Canaria (Spain) by people from the trade; it also makes management software for hotels, restaurants and bars.

Yes: Gesthos's online food safety course covers FSAI Level 1 knowledge for food handlers, as required by Regulation (EC) 852/2004, Annex II, Chapter XII. Studying and the test are free; the certificate costs €9.50 and you only pay if you pass.

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Hands-on experience in top kitchens and dining rooms

For about 20 years José Manuel has led food and beverage teams in luxury hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants: kitchens serving hundreds of covers, buffets, banquets, bars and room service. There, food hygiene is not theory: it is the cold chain of every delivery, allergen control on every order and getting ready for inspections. The course comes from that work, which is why its examples come from real kitchens, bars, dining rooms and shops.

How the course was put together

The 10 modules follow Regulation (EC) 852/2004 on food hygiene, Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 on allergens and the national rules of each country. Each country page lists the law it follows and links to the authority sources, with the date it was last reviewed.

Gesthos is a private company

Gesthos is a private training provider. The certificate shows the learner's name, the date, the topics passed and a QR code that anyone can scan to check it is genuine. For any question, write to info@gesthos.com.

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Frequently asked questions

Who signs the Gesthos certificate?

José Manuel de la Cruz, head of training at Gesthos. The certificate shows the learner's name, the date, the topics passed and a QR code to check it online.

How can I contact Gesthos?

By email at info@gesthos.com. José Manuel's profile and the Gesthos company page are on LinkedIn, linked below.