What you will learn
This online Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering course will familiarise you with the significance of maintaining high food hygiene standards in a catering environment. It also ensures compliance with legal requirements for food safety.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Be capable of identifying common food hazards and implementing prevention measures.
- Have knowledge of food hygiene and food safety concepts.
- Comprehend the significance of personal hygiene in food handling and food preparation areas.
- Be familiar with various cleaning and disinfection methods and their workplace applications.
- Understand the causes of food poisoning and methods to prevent it.
- Possess the skills to prevent pests in a food-related environment.
- Be able to demonstrate your understanding of how food safety laws and legislation apply to individuals in the workplace.
Modules
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1. Introduction
This module introduces fundamental food hygiene concepts, key terms, relevant legislation for food handlers and discusses the consequences of poor food hygiene and the benefits of good practices.
2. Common Food Hazards
In this module, you’ll explore food preparation hazards, including the four main hazard groups, bacteria and their risks, common allergens and safe cooking/storage temperatures.
3. Virus Control
This module will focus on preventing viral contamination, addressing both individual practices and their broader impact on food service.
4. Food Poisoning and Prevention
Food poisoning can be a threat to life. If you work in food preparation, it’s crucial to understand how food can become hazardous, recognise common symptoms of food poisoning and employ preventive measures.
5. Staff Hygiene
Maintaining clean hands and uncontaminated clothing is a significant step in preventing hygiene issues. This module will cover the appropriate cleaning methods and highlight the importance of personal hygiene at the right times. Additionally, you’ll learn about other factors like protective clothing and staff hygiene rules.
6. Cleaning and Disinfection
This module focuses on effective methods for cleaning and disinfecting areas where food is prepared and stored. Proper use of cleaning fluids and materials is essential for ensuring a safe food environment. The module also covers the significance of cleaning schedules and a staged cleaning process.
7. Pests
Pests can pose health hazards. This module will examine common pests and strategies to mitigate the risk of infestation.
8. HACCP and the Law
During inspections, the inspecting officer will expect to find current, accurate records of your food safety practices and assurance that potential hazards are effectively managed. This module will guide you in meeting your legal obligations and provide insight into the penalties you may face for non-compliance.
Who is this course for?
- Café and restaurant staff
- Staff that work in hospitals, care homes and schools
- Pubs, bars and hotel staff
- Staff who work in workplace kitchens
- Staff who work in fast-food outlets and takeaways
- Charity and volunteers working with food
- Mobile food van and food stall staff
This online Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering course is suitable for food handlers in all disciplines of the catering sector. We also offer specialised online Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety courses that focus on different sectors, such as early years and childminders, manufacturing and more.
Certification
This online Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering course is assured by Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and accredited by The CPD Group.
Upon successful completion of this online course, you’ll be sent a personalised digital certificate as a PDF, enabling you to download and print it.
You can access a copy, reprint or download this certificate on our LMS (Learning Management System). This is your proof that you have been trained in food hygiene best practices and achieved compliance. The certificates include a verification number so anybody can authenticate the certificate’s legitimacy.
Our certifications include a renewal date but there is no legal requirement to renew your training and certificate within a specific timeframe. However, we do recommend that you arrange refresher training after 2 years as food hygiene and safety guidance does change. You should update your food hygiene and safety knowledge and skills regularly.
