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Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene for Catering

A Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate is perfect for those who directly deal with, or handle food in the catering industry. This course will not only help you better understand your legal responsibilities but also help you follow recognised best practice.

When it comes to working in any role that requires the handling of food, it’s important to abide by the correct legal requirements and legislation. This care should be taken from the delivery of the ingredients to the finished product, so ensure you are clued up by completing our online food safety & hygiene training course.

Our online food hygiene training is one of the best in the industry.

  • Meets UK & EU legal requirements for food-handlers
  • Accredited programme by City & Guilds
  • Online learning, train at your own pace
  • Certificate on successful completion
  • Course approximately 2 - 3 hours
  • Unlimited Resits Available at no further cost

Food hygiene and safety may seem straightforward, but the rules you follow in your own kitchen do not apply within a professional catering business. Special precautions need to be taken to avoid cross-contamination or allergy risks, which is why it is so important that all those in the catering industry are following the correct legislation: Controlling food safety hazards, controlling temperatures, food storage, food preparation, personal hygiene & cleaning.

There are so many different procedures and outcomes when it comes to the catering industry; we are here to make sure you are up to date on all of the latest changes and legislations. This course can help you to reach that next stage in your food hygiene knowledge and give you peace of mind that you are providing the best service possible.

Ready to gain your Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate for Catering?

Who should take Food Hygiene and Safety Level 2?

If you are working within the catering industry or handle food regularly for work, a level 2 is for you. These professions can include but are not limited to: restaurants, bars, fast food outlets, preparing meals in schools, hospitals or any other public service environments.

A level 2 catering food hygiene certificate is ideal for those that may be just starting out in their catering career, whether that is as a team member, kitchen porter or any other junior role within the business. This course ensures you have a strong base knowledge of all food safety and hygiene legislation and regulations that you need to follow in order to provide a safe and quality service.

Certification

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate- Example

Our Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 course is Accredited by City & Guilds, allowing us to provide the most up to date and industry recognised course.

On successful completion of the course assessment, the candidate will be able to print/save their certificate. In addition to this, an email is sent to the candidate containing a link to the certificate.

How long does a Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate last?
A Food Hygiene Certificate does not have an expiry date, however we advise you to refresh your knowledge every 3 years. This ensures you keep up to date with the latest food safety and hygiene legislation.

Those working in the NHS may be required to refresh their Food Hygiene certificate every 12 months.

Environmental Health Officer Approved

Our Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 course has been approved by Environmental Health Officers with its content developed in accordance to their guidelines, which means you can be sure you’re receiving the right training for your role.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

CPD Certified Course

All of Train4Food courses are certified by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted CPD guidelines .

This level 2 online course provides 2 - 3 points towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

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Assessment

The online assessment for the course consists of 30 multiple choice questions. In order to be successful, candidates must achieve a 75% pass mark. The assessment is timed and candidates are given 45 minutes to complete the assessment.

The average time required to complete the learning is approximately 2 - 3 hours. However the course is designed to go at the pace of the learner and can be completed in more time if needed.

If you don’t pass the assessment first time there is no need to worry. We offer you Unlimited Resists to make sure that you pass and get your level 2 food hygiene and safety for catering certificate, stress free.

Course content overview

When taking part in our online course, you will cover the following modules:

  • Individual Responsibility for Food Safety We look at food safety management procedures and their importance when it comes to storing food that’s safe to eat.
  • The Importance of Personal Hygiene Good personal hygiene is critical in catering – and we focus on how important it is to maintain such high standards in order to work safely when handling and storing food in the workplace.
  • How to Keep the Working Area Clean and Hygienic Covering the importance of maintaining a hygienic work environment, this section of the course looks at cleaning safely and effectively when handling and working with food.
  • How to Receive and Store Food Safely Focusing on the knowledge you’ll need to work safely with foods – both raw and uncooked – during the course, you’ll look at every stage of the food preparation process.
  • Preparing, Cooking and Handling Food Safely It’s vital that food safety comes top of your list when you work in catering; this section of the course will look at the importance of working safely with ingredients during food prep, cooking and handling.

Course Overview

All of our modules are designed to give you a well rounded, base knowledge of food safety and hygiene and perfectly set you up for progressing onto the Food Safety and Hygiene Level 3 for Catering course if you choose to.

Course Aims

Once the learner has completed the course they will be able to:

  • Be able to identify the importance of following food safety law and legislation
  • Know how to identify and prevent food hygiene hazards
  • Understand the importance of implementing successful HACCP systems
  • Know the importance of achieving high standards of personal hygiene
  • Understand how to prevent contamination and cross-contamination
  • Be able to maintain safe and effective cleaning practices
  • Know the 14 common food allergens and how to handle them safely.
  • Understand how to store, cook, prepare and handle food safely.

Discounts

If you're looking to train a team of 10 or more than we are happy to provide a range of discounts.

  • 10% discount 10+ Courses
  • 20% discount 50+ Courses
  • 30% discount 100+ Courses
  • 40% discount 250+ Courses
  • 50% discount 500+ Courses

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Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering
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