LEVEL 2 AWARD IN
FOOD SAFETY FOR CATERING (RQF)
Accredited Ofqual Regulated Certificate with refresher training recommended every 3 years
1 Day Course
Who is this course for?
EU and UK regulations state that all food handlers must receive appropriate training in food safety practices relevant to their duties. However, having a good understanding of food safety practices is not only a legal requirement, it is also essential in protecting the health of both consumers and food handlers. The Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for those who work, or are planning to work, in a food catering environment.
Cost – £40pp
Whats covered?
- The importance of food safety
- Food safety laws
- Legal responsibilities of food handlers
- Types of contamination and the associated risks
- An introduction to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Personal hygiene
- Design of premises, work surfaces and equipment
- Cleaning and disinfection
- Waste disposal
- Stock control procedures
- Food spoilage
- Pest control
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Safe food handling practices including time and temperature controls
- Cooking & reheating
- Chilling
- Cooling
- Freezing
- Thawing
- Hot holding
- Temperature measuring devices
- Core temperatures
- Food preservation
- Storage
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Bacteriology
- Food poisoning
- Foodborne illnesses