Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering

All food handlers must have an understanding of food hygiene principles and know how to work safely to protect the food they serve from contamination. If you work in the catering industry, this Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety course is perfect for you.

This level 2 course covers your legal responsibilities and best practices regarding controlling food safety hazards, temperature control, food storage, food preparation, personal hygiene, and premises cleaning. The training includes interactive exercises, written text, and video content to help you understand your responsibilities fully. Upon completing the course, you will have a comprehensive knowledge of food hygiene and safety and the tools to keep people safe while complying with food hygiene law.

This course meets the UK and EU legal requirements for food handlers and matches the RSPH and CIEH level 2 syllabus. Local authorities accept it, and it is accredited by CPD and assured by RoSPA Qualifications. The Institute of Hospitality endorses it.

The fully online course and assessment have no time limits, and there is a full audio voiceover. The approximate duration of the course is 2-3 hours, and you will receive a digital certificate on the same day. The printed certificate will be posted the next working day.

Who should take this course?

All food handlers are required to be properly trained in safe food handling practices as per the European Union Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs.

Our Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering course is designed to ensure that you comply with this legal responsibility by providing a comprehensive introduction to the correct food handling practices. This course is suitable for food handlers in all sectors of the catering industry, including restaurants, hotels, cafes, bars, fast-food outlets, takeaways, mobile food trucks, kitchens, hospitals, schools, and colleges.

This certified online training program is ideal for individuals working in a range of job roles, including:

• Chefs/Cooks
• Bartenders/Front of House Workers
• Catering/Kitchen Assistants
• Teachers
• Support/Care/Charity Workers
• Baristas
• Child Minders/Nursery Staff

Our Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering course covers essential topics such as personal hygiene, food safety hazards, food storage, cleaning, and pest control. The course is suitable for both new and experienced food handlers who want to gain knowledge and skills in food safety and hygiene practices. By completing this training, you will be able to demonstrate your understanding of safe food handling practices and comply with legal requirements.

Certification

The Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering course is CPD approved, RoSPA approved, and IoH approved. These accreditations ensure that the course conforms to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and provides up-to-date, quality and content-approved training, evaluated by independent organizations such as the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and the Institute of Hospitality (IoH).

After successfully completing the course, you will receive a quality assured certificate by post the next working day. This certificate serves as evidence for compliance and audit purposes and does not have an expiry date. However, it is recommended to renew this training every 3 years based on industry best practice guidelines, which we will indicate on your certificate.

Aims of the course

By completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Comprehend your legal and employer obligations under UK and EU food hygiene regulations, and understand the fundamental principles of food safety management systems.

2. Recognize the different types of food hazards such as microbiological, physical, chemical, and allergenic, and understand the significance of controlling contamination and how to control it.

3. Understand appropriate food storage practices for various food types, differentiate between ‘use by’ and ‘best before’ dates, and implement effective stock rotation.

4. Understand how to prepare food safely, including how to thaw, cook, cool, reheat, and hold hot food, as well as how to accurately measure food temperatures.

5. Recognize the importance of personal hygiene, comprehend proper hand washing procedures, and identify when hand washing is crucial.

6. Understand how to design premises to decrease hazards and be familiar with your responsibilities in regards to cleaning and pest control.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a quality assured certificate, which can be utilized as evidence of compliance and audit. This certificate does not have an expiry date; however, industry best practice guidelines recommend renewing this training every 3 years. Your certificate will indicate the recommended renewal date.

Assessment

By finishing the training material, you will take an online assessment consisting of 30 multiple choice questions. The pass mark for the assessment is 80%. The system will automatically grade your answers, giving you immediate feedback on whether you passed or not. If you do not pass, there is no need to worry as you can retake the assessment as many times as necessary without any additional fees.