Food Safety – Level 2 (Retail Environment)
Advanced food safety and hygiene training for staff handling open and high-risk foods in retail environments
About This Course
This Level 2 Food Safety Retail course provides essential training for staff who handle, prepare, display, or sell food in a retail environment. It builds on Level 1 knowledge and explains how food safety hazards develop, how contamination occurs, and the practical steps needed to maintain safe, compliant retail operations. Ideal for anyone working with open foods or requiring a deeper understanding of food hygiene and safety procedures.
Key Facts
Food Safety Law
Understand UK legislation and your legal duties when handling food in retail
Hazard Identification
Learn how hazards arise during during delivery, storage, display, and service
Preventing Contamination
Discover the correct procedures for handling food, equipment, and surfaces safely
Pest Control Essentials
Learn how pests enter retail premises and the steps required to prevent infestation
What You'll Learn
- Explain the legal responsibilities of retail food handlers and employers
- Identify food safety hazards from delivery through to service and how to control them
- Understand microorganisms, high risk foods, and how food poisoning occurs
- Apply effective contamination prevention techniques in a retail environment
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, stock rotation, cleaning, and safe food storage
- Recognise the importance of pest control and maintaining clean, safe premises
Who should take this course
- Anyone working with open food, stocking chilled products, or handling unpackaged items
- Staff involved in deliveries, unpacking, temperature control, and food display
- Ideal for workers progressing from Level 1 or taking on food safety responsibilities
- Suitable for those slicing bread, preparing baked goods, or handling customer facing preparation
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
Overview of food safety laws, employer and employee responsibilities, and enforcement within retail
Module 2 - Hazards from Delivery to Service
Identifying biological, chemical, physical, and allergenic hazards throughout the retail food journey
Module 3 - Risk Control (Prevention of Contamination)
Safe handling practices, temperature control, cleaning routines, cross contamination prevention and safe storage
Module 4 - Pests, Premises and People
Pest risks, structural safety, cleaning standards, and the vital role of personal hygiene
Module 5 - Final Assessment
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes – instantly downloadable and CPD certified
Yes – ideal for bakery counters, deli counters, fish counters and any open food handling.
Yes. You can retake each module’s assessment up to three times at no extra cost, giving you plenty of opportunity to pass confidently
Certificate
CPD Certified
Certificate
Gatehouse Awards Approved
Certificate
IIRSM Approved
Certificate
Institute of Hospitality Approved
Accreditation
IOSH Approved