Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Course

This level 2 food safety and hygiene online course is for anyone that works as a food handler. The course teaches best practice when working in any catering role and meets UK regulations for food handlers.

Anyone that handles food within their job role is required by law to have undergone suitable food safety training. This course meets this requirement. Our Food Hygiene course is suitable for anyone that handles food or beverages in the catering sector. This includes those working in restaurants as well as people working in hotels, cafes, fast-food establishments, schools, day nurseries, takeaways, and any other position where you have contact with food.

By the end of this Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene course, you will be able to:

• Outline legislation regarding food safety.
• Describe the different types of contamination.
• Identify the 14 food allergens and the symptoms of allergic reaction.
• Explain food poisoning and food borne illness, and list the causes and symptoms.
• Implement control measures in the kitchen to reduce the risk of illness.
• Observe the strict personal hygiene standards required to produce food safely.
• Carry out effective cleaning and disinfection procedures.
• Recognise signs of pest infestation and implement necessary control measures.

Assessment: 

Upon completion of the course, learners will complete an end of learning assessment consisting of 20 questions. 70% of the questions will need to be answered correctly in order to pass and receive a certificate.  

If you don't pass the test first time, don't worry, you can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.

Endorsement(s): Institute of Hospitality and BIIAB.

Accreditation: The CPD Standards Office.

For anyone who manages their company’s or section’s training, this food safety training can be used for on-boarding new staff, or as part of a team training plan.

Bulk discounts are available on purchases of 10 or more courses.

If you wish to discuss a large individual order for this course, and/or would like to be invoiced in advance, please call our sales team on to make an enquiry.