Free Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Triage Sunderland over two days, making it straightforward to fit around other commitments. This food safety in catering qualification covers the legal requirements for food safety in licensed premises, including food preparation and food service. It applies to anyone working in a kitchen, café, restaurant, or catering environment. The level 2 food safety in catering certificate shows employers you understand your responsibilities under food safety law.
Who this course is for
This qualification demonstrates compliance with food safety law within licenses premises. A “must have” for anyone involved in food preparation and food service.
What you will learn
You'll understand the legal responsibilities for food safety in catering environments.
You'll identify the main causes of food contamination and how to prevent them.
You'll learn safe food storage, preparation, and handling practices.
You'll recognise the risks associated with temperature control and how to manage them.
You'll understand personal hygiene standards required in food handling roles.
You'll learn how to maintain a clean and safe food preparation area.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom setting over two days. Learning is tutor-led, covering food safety law, hygiene practices, and contamination risks. Assessment is by a short written test at the end of the course. You need to pass the test to receive your certificate.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Sunderland will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Food Safety Supervisor: responsible for food safety standards in a kitchen or catering setting.
Kitchen Assistant: supporting food preparation in cafés, restaurants, or canteens.
Catering Assistant: serving and preparing food in schools, hospitals, or events.
Chef or Cook: this certificate is a baseline requirement in most professional kitchens.
Food Production Operative: working in food manufacturing or processing environments.
Café or Restaurant Team Member: front-of-house roles handling food and drink.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering: the next step if you move into a supervisory or management role, covering more advanced food safety responsibilities.
Level 2 Award in HACCP for Catering: focuses specifically on hazard analysis and critical control points, useful in professional kitchen environments.
Level 2 Hospitality and Catering qualification: broadens your skills across the wider hospitality sector.
