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Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering
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January 2026
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2 CPD points
Description
The Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering course is essential for anyone in the catering industry, covering all vital modules to ensure safe and hygienic food handling practices. This online course is specially designed with a strong focus on industry standards and legislative requirements, preparing you to safely handle, prepare, and serve food. Ideal for catering assistants, cooks, chefs, food servers, and anyone involved in food service, this course provides comprehensive training on food safety principles.
In this Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety course, you will learn the basics of food hygiene and safety, including an introduction to microbiology and the main microorganisms responsible for food contamination and poisoning. Additionally, it covers essential protective measures against contamination, food allergies, and other food-related health risks, ensuring that you are prepared for safe food service.
Key legislative acts, such as the Food Safety Act 1990, Food Standards Act 1999, and Food Safety and Hygiene Legislation 2013, are discussed in detail to ensure full legal compliance. This course also informs you about Natasha’s Law, which protects food allergy sufferers.
Further modules address best practices for inventory management, food preparation steps, temperature control for various foods, waste management, freezing, refrigeration, and safe serving methods. With this training, you’ll gain valuable catering skills and knowledge that will set you apart in the competitive catering industry, valued at over 4.4 billion GBP.
Enrol in the Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering course today to boost your skills and meet high industry standards in food hygiene and safety.
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What you will learn in this course
- Grasp food safety and hygiene principles and their essential importance.
- Gain insight into food safety and hygiene laws and regulations.
- Explore microbiology's role in maintaining safe food practices.
- Identify causes of food contamination, poisoning, allergies, and prevention methods.
- Understand inventory control, waste management, and freezing/refrigeration standards.
- Learn best practices and responsibilities for food handlers in food service.
Who Should Take This Course
- Food Safety Practitioners
- Catering Industry Professionals
- Aspiring Catering Professionals
- Community Food Safety Advocates
- chefs and kitchen staff who handle food directly
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Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering
Curriculum
Introduction to Food Hygiene and Safety
Introduction to Food Hygiene and Food Safety
Food Safety Laws
Microbiology in Food Safety
Food Poisoning, Contamination and Illness
Food Allergies and Natasha’s Law
How to Prevent Food Hazards
Hygiene and Safety for Food Preparation
Hygiene for Food Serving and Food Handlers
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