Food Safety in Catering Level 2

The importance of food safety in catering is underpinned by health and safety legislation that places a duty on employers to establish policies and procedures and ensure their employees receive appropriate training.

Successful learners will be awarded a national level 2 qualification which will provide an ideal platform to higher level training or career development.

Duration

This is a 6-hour classroom course. Dependant on the learner's experience, there may well be some pre-course or post-course reading.

Syllabus

The course is made upon theoretical sessions delivered by your instructor who will provide a detailed course programme.  

A range of subjects are covered that will enable you to understand:

- How individuals can take responsibility for food safety.

- The importance of keeping hem/herself clean and hygienic.

- The importance of keeping the work areas clean and hygienic.

- The importance of keeping food safe.

Certification

This is achieved by on-going theoretic teaching by the instructor, culminating with a written test.

This Qualification does not expire, but refresher training and keeping up to date with changes to policies and procedures is vital to keep the qualification current.

Numbers

A maximum of 16 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 14 years of age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.

This course can be delivered by distance learning through Teams/Zoom.