Health certificate for the catering industry – recognized, online & immediately available.
Chefs, service staff, and kitchen staff require a health certificate before starting work. Get it online – quickly and easily.
- For chefs, service staff & kitchen staff
- No appointment required - online 24/7
- 15-minute course
- Available at any time: Certificate available immediately after success
- Recognized according to §43 IfSG
- Available in Germany and valid throughout Germany
- available in 13 languages
Secure payment
It's that easy
Get your health certificate in just 4 steps
Buy instruction online
ID card identification
Watch video training
Received certificate
Why do restaurant employees need a health certificate?
According to Section 43 of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG), all persons who work with food are required to complete a health briefing before starting work. This is a legal requirement for all catering establishments.
This applies to all food service employees who have direct contact with food: cooks, servers, kitchen assistants, and bartenders. The health certificate serves to protect guests and ensure food safety.
Our online course offers decisive advantages : immediate course start without an appointment, legally compliant certification and nationwide validity – perfect for a quick career entry into the catering industry.
Immediate course start
No waiting times, no appointments
Valid throughout Germany
Recognized in all federal states and catering establishments
Legally secure
Fully compliant with §43 IfSG
For all catering employees
Cooks, service staff, kitchen assistants, bartenders
Infection protection training
Health certificate through the digital initial instruction according to §43 IfSG.
Payment options
All questions clarified
Which languages are available?
German, English, Polish, Albanian, Hungarian, Romanian, Turkish, Spanish, French, Italian, Arabic, Russian, Vietnamese
Who needs a health certificate?
Anyone working in professions that have a direct impact on the health and safety of others needs a health certificate—an essential step for more hygiene, safety & avoiding fines from the health authority.
How do I get access to the course?
You can complete the course in under 15 minutes after successful online identification.
How long does the course take?
You can complete the course in under 15 minutes after successful online identification.
How long is the health certificate valid?
The certificate is valid for a lifetime, but regular refreshers according to §43 IfSG, in the form of follow-up training, are legally required.
How does online identification work?
You just need to upload a picture of the front side and, if necessary, the back side of your ID and take a selfie. Make sure you have good lighting for the photo and that your image is clearly visible.
Can I take the course from anywhere?
The course available in Germany and is valid throughout Germany and independent of the federal state.
Will I receive a written certificate?
After successfully completing the training, you can directly download the certificate, which confirms participation and completion of the infection protection training. This health certificate is digitally signed by an authorized German doctor and is officially recognized nationwide as training according to §§ 42, 43 IfSG. To provide proof, you must print the certificate, sign it yourself, and present it in paper form to your employer & the health authority during an inspection.
On which devices can the test be performed?
You can take the test on any PC, laptop, or mobile phone. Just make sure you have access to your email account.
What does the Infection Protection Act state?
Before working in the food sector for the first time, a training session and certificate according to § 43 Abs. 1 of the Infection Protection Act from the responsible health authority are required.