Food Safety in Catering

The Level 2 food safety course is essential for all food handlers. It provides key information that will ensure food handlers know the correct methods and principles of food handling, understand their legal requirement and can keep the consumer safe. This course is suitable for those working or looking to work in the catering industry.

No previous experience required

By the end of the course you will be able to: Identify the importance of food safety procedures, safe food handling and avoiding unsafe behaviour Understand the importance of food handlers keeping themselves clean and hygienic Know how to keep the work area and equipment clean and tidy, by following procedures relating to cleaning methods, safe use of chemicals, storage of cleaning chemicals Know the importance of safe waste disposal Identify the importance of pest control Identify main risks to food safety from contamination and cross-contamination from microbial, chemical, physical and allergenic hazards Identify safe food handling and temperature control practices for preparing, cooking, chilling, reheating, holding, serving and transporting food Know how to deal with food spoilage including recognition and reporting

You will attend a group session and experience tutor demonstration and carry out some verbal and written exercises.

All materials will be supplied but a pen and paper is advisable.

Progress is monitored by practical work and by tutor observation, and there is a 20 question multiple choice exam taken at the end of the day.

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