Food Safety

Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering

The Level 2 Food Safety for Catering course is essential for anyone involved in the handling, preparation, and the serving of food. This course provides comprehensive training on; food safety practices, ensuring that all food workers understand their legal responsibilities and are equipped to maintain high standards of hygiene and safety in the workplace. Course Overview: This course is specifically tailored for food handlers in the catering and hospitality sectors. It covers key aspects of food safety to help prevent contamination and ensure food products are safe for consumption.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Temperature Control: Learn the importance of maintaining proper temperatures to prevent food-borne illnesses.
  • Refrigeration, Chilling, and Cold Holding: Understand the correct procedures for storing food at low temperatures.
  • Hot Holding and Reheating: Gain knowledge on how to safely hold and reheat food avoiding bacterial growth.
  • Food Handling: Master safe food handling practices to minimize the risk of contamination.
  • Principles of Food Storage: Learn how to store food safely to maintain its quality and safety.
  • Cleaning and Hygiene: Discover the best practices for maintaining cleanliness in food preparation areas.
  • Food Premises and Equipment: Understand the requirements for maintaining hygienic food premises and equipment.
  • Legislation: Research of the legal aspects of food safety and hygiene.
  • Food Safety Hazards: Identify potential hazards and learn how to mitigate risks effectively.

Why is this Important? By law, all food handlers must understand food hygiene principles and know how to work safely to protect the food they serve. This qualification ensures that learners possess the necessary knowledge and skills to maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards.

Course Details:

  • Duration: Two days
  • Schedule: Monthly, on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 09:30 am to 2:00 pm
  • Locations: Available at our Wolverhampton, Walsall, and Dudley sites
  • Assessment: The course concludes with a multiple-choice examination

Achieving the Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering will give you the confidence and skills needed to ensure food safety in your workplace, making you a valuable asset to any catering or hospitality business.



Wolverhampton: 10 Red Lion Street. WV1 4HL - 01902 714224
Walsall: 17 Bridge Street. WS1 1DP - 01922 625079
Dudley: 196 Wolverhampton Street.  DY1 1DZ - 01384 257825 
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