Food Safety – Level 2 (Catering)
Essential compliance training for food handlers in catering environments
About This Course
This Level 2 Food Safety Catering course provides essential training for anyone preparing, cooking, handling, or serving food. Learners gain a clear understanding of legal responsibilities, how food safety risks develop, and the practical steps needed to prevent contamination. This accredited training ensures safe food handling and supports full compliance with UK and EU food safety legislation.
Key Facts
Food Safety Legislation
Learn the UK and EU laws that govern food safety and the legal duties of food handlers and employers
Hazards From Delivery to Service
Identify risks at every stag of the food journey and how to control them
Preventing Contamination
Learn practical methods to prevent biological, chemical, physical and allergic contamination
Pests, Premises and People
Maintain hygienic workspaces, manage pests effectively, and ensure excellent personal hygiene
What You'll Learn
- Understand food safety legislation and your legal responsibilities
- Identify hazards from delivery through to service
- Apply safe food handling and contamination prevention methods
- Maintain hygienic workspaces, equipment, and personal hygiene
- Recognise the signs of pests and understand effective control
- Implement best practices for safe catering operations
Who should take this course
- Suitable for both new starters and experienced staff needing refresher training
- Anyone who prepares, cooks, handles or serves food in cafes, restaurants, pubs, hotels, and catering operations
- Suitable for staff in schools, hospitals, care homes, mobile catering units, and workplace canteens
- Ideal for employees needing Level 2 to meet food hygience compliance or inspection requirements
Why choose SkillFusion?
CPD Approved Professional Training
Recognised professional development
Instant Digital Certificate on Completion
Download proof of training straight away
Compliance Ready
Supports onboarding, refreshers, and audits
Mobile-Friendly, Self Paced Online Learning
Learn on any device, anywhere
Clear, Easy-to-Follow Online Training
Straightforward training designed for busy learners
Suitable for Individuals or Bulk Staff Training
Buy for one learner or manage teams
Course Content
Module 1 - Food Safety Legislation
Explains the legal framework, responsibilities of food handlers, employer duties, and the consequences of non-compliance
Module 2 - Hazards From Delivery to Service
Covers hazard identification at every stage from receiving goods through to storing, preparing, cooking, holding and serving food.
Module 3 - Risk Control: Preventing Contamination
How contamination occurs and practical strategies for preventing it, including safe handling, cleaning, temperature control, and allergen awareness
Module 4 - Pests, Premises and People
Essential hygiene standards for premises, equipment, pest control, and maintaining personal hygiene