Health certificate for the catering industry - recognized, online & immediately available.

For chefs, service staff & kitchen staff No appointment required - online 24/7 15-minute course Instruction per § 43 IfSG

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
Official instruction under § 43 IfSG - fully online, no appointment and no waiting time. Completed in about 15 minutes, certificate available as a PDF right after you pass the course.
Instruction per § 43 IfSG
Nationally valid certificate
available in 13 languages

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Chef in a restaurant kitchen with a digital health certificate on a smartphone

§ 43 IfSG konform

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Certified by

Dr. med. Milena Robinzonov

Specialist in Occupational Medicine · Public Health Office Munich, Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen

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Get your health certificate in just 4 steps

Buy instruction online

Book a course for 25€

ID card identification

Verify identity via webcam or smartphone

Watch video training

Watch the short video training, then answer a few quiz questions.

Received certificate

Instant download after completion

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

Nationally valid certificate

After proper instruction, usable as proof in all federal states and hospitality businesses

Legally secure

Fully compliant with § 43 IfSG

For all catering employees

Cooks, service staff, kitchen assistants, bartenders

Das sagen Gastronomiemitarbeiter

“Die Online-Belehrung war super einfach - in 15 Minuten hatte ich mein Gesundheitszeugnis. Perfekt für den stressigen Küchenalltag!”

Maria Schmidt

Köchin

München

“Kein Warten beim Gesundheitsamt mehr. Habe den Kurs abends nach der Schicht gemacht und sofort mein Zertifikat bekommen.”

Emmanuel Okafor

Servicekraft

Hamburg

“Als Küchenhilfe braucht man das Gesundheitszeugnis schnell. Der Online-Kurs war verständlich und unkompliziert.”

Mustafa Yılmaz

Küchenhilfe

Berlin

Infection protection training

Health certificate through the online initial instruction according to § 43 IfSG.

15-minute course

No appointment required - online 24/7

Suitable for all professions

Nationally valid certificate

Money back guarantee if you fail

German, English, Polish, Albanian, Hungarian, Romanian, Turkish, Spanish, French, Italian, Arabic, Russian, Vietnamese

Payment options

25,00€ (VAT included)

25€ incl. VAT - of which 12,50€ for the medical instruction pursuant to § 43 IfSG (based on tariff item 3.1.6 GGebV-BY) and 12,50€ platform and service flat fee. A fully private-sector service, not an official fee.

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Note: For school-arranged work placements and voluntary activities, the instruction is free of charge pursuant to § 3 No. 6 GGebV. Write to us at [email protected] before booking - we will unlock your instruction free of charge. [email protected]

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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 initial instruction is unlimited in time; for the activity, however, regular follow-up instructions pursuant to § 43 IfSG are required (usually every two years through the employer).

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 instruction is conducted by a locally competent physician commissioned by the public health office. You confirm your area of jurisdiction at booking. The issued certificate is valid nationwide.

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, and you will also have access to the download link at any time later. This health certificate is digitally signed by an authorized German doctor and, after proper instruction pursuant to §§ 42, 43 IfSG, is valid nationwide and accepted by employers and authorities as proof. 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.

Do you have further questions? Write to us .