Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety

In the catering industry, it is a legal requirement for all food handlers to possess an all-inclusive understanding of food hygiene principles and work safely to prevent contamination. This Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety course are tailored for those who have a central role in food preparation and handling and who frequently handle, prepare, or serve food.

Our Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety (Catering) course will guide you on your legal responsibilities and best practices for controlling food safety hazards, managing temperatures, storing food, maintaining personal and premises hygiene, and waste disposal. Through interactive exercises, written text, and video content, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to comply with food hygiene laws and keep people safe.

Maintaining premises hygiene, personal hygiene, controlling risks, managing pests, and waste disposal is critical to food safety. Understanding the latest food safety principles will enhance the quality of your service, whether you’re a self-employed caterer, chef, or waiter.

This Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering course benefit everyone working in the catering or food processing industry, including individuals and multiple staff members. It allows every catering business, regardless of size, to provide its staff with essential and compliant training.

This course is open to all candidates, regardless of prior experience or qualifications, and there are no age limits. Get started today and ensure compliance with food hygiene laws.

This Level 2 Food Safety – Catering online course is approved by:

 CPD certification service :

The CPD certification service helps organisations to formalise their expertise into a structured and recognised approach in learning. This conforms the course content is alilgned to the universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Gatehouse Awards Ltd. : 

Institute of Hospitality:

This is a professional body for managers and aspiring managers working and studying in hospitality, leisure and tourism sectors. The institute helps the managers to become the most demanded manaagers within the industry. This recognition makes this course demanding for accomodation managers, catering managers, chef, conference centre managers, event managers, fast food restaurant managers, hotel managers, public house managers, restaurant managers, retail managers and even for apprentices.

IIRSM:

International Institute of Risk and Safety Management(IIRSM)is an independent professional membership organisation for those managing risks of all forms as a part of their job role. The organisation works with representatives from all risk disciplines from compliance, environmental management, health and safety, insurance, quality management and more. They work by championoing risk management through setting standards, providing practical education, training, advice and resources.

At the end of this Level 2 Food Safety – Catering course, you will be able to:

• – Gain a thorough understanding of your responsibilities and your employer’s obligations under UK and EU regulations.

• – Identify a range of hazards, including microbiological, physical, chemical, and allergenic, and understand the crucial importance of controlling contamination.

• – Master the art of safe food storage, including recognising the differences between ‘use by’ and ‘best before’ dates and perfecting stock rotation techniques.

• – Become adept at preparing food safely, from thawing to cooking, cooling, reheating, and hot-holding, all while understanding the proper food temperature ranges.

• – Learn the ins and outs of personal hygiene, including the correct way to wash your hands.

• – Ensure your premises are designed to reduce hazards, with a keen awareness of cleaning and pest control responsibilities.

The Level 2 Awards in Food Safety are ideal for individuals working in the food industry specifically in catering, manufacturing, or retail settings where food is prepared, cooked, and handled, including but not limited to:

• Chefs / Cooks

• Bartenders

• Front of House staff

• Catering Assistants

• Midday Assistants

• Kitchen Assistants

• Food and drink manufacturers

• Teachers

• Support / Care Workers

• Charity Workers

• Baristas

• Child Minders / Nursery Assistants

This training is suitable for anyone employed in hotels, restaurants, takeaways, cafes, bars, fast food outlets, supermarkets, fish & chip shops, hospitals, guest houses, care organizations, prisons, schools, and colleges, or any other location where food is prepared.

Module: 1 Food Safety Legislation

Covers food safety legislation, including food hygiene laws and employer responsibilities. 

Module: 2 Hazards from Delivery to Service

Addresses hazards during food delivery and service, emphasising the importance of proper storage and handling techniques. 

Module : 3 Risk Control (Prevention of Contamination)

Focuses on preventing food contamination. It covers identifying potential sources of contamination, implementing proper hygiene practices, and maintaining a clean and sanitary food service environment. The module emphasises the importance of taking preventive measures to ensure food safety and minimise the risk of foodborne illnesses.

Module: 4 Pests, Premises and People

Focuses on maintaining a clean environment by covering pest control measures, cleaning techniques, and employee hygiene.

It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

This entirely online course can be accessed from any device with the following system specifications:

    • Browser: Up to date web browser
    • Video: Up to date video drivers
    • Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
    • Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)