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Food Safety in Catering - Level 2 (taught)

This qualification is aimed at those who are, or intend to be, food handlers working in catering. That is anyone working in a catering setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled. It is also appropriate for those providing services to catering premises including pest-control operators, maintenance engineers, cleaners, and laundry and delivery personnel.

We do not currently have any future course dates booked, however please contact us if you have a requirement for group training of 8 or more delegates.

Please email [email protected] or telephone 0300 126 7000 option 3, to speak to an officer about your training requirements.

The cost is £85 per delegate (excluding lunch: refreshments provided).

The topics covered include:

  • how to take personal responsibility for food safety
  • the importance of keeping yourself clean and hygienic
  • the importance of keeping work areas clean and hygienic
  • the importance of keeping food safe

This qualification is assessed by a multiple-choice examination.

The courses are taught by qualified food officers and accredited to the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

The courses can be taught for groups at our offices in Daventry, Northampton or Towcester or remotely at your premises:

  • (Level 1) Introductory Certificate in Food Safety
  • (Level 2) Foundation Certificate in Food Safety
  • (Level 3) Intermediate Certificate in Food Safety
  • (Level 2) Food Allergen Awareness
  • (Level 2 and 3) Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
  • (Level 1, 2 and 3) Occupational Health and Safety

Last updated 03 April 2023