Free Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Course in Crawley

CostFREE
Duration8 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDay or block release
Awarding bodyHighfield Awarding Body awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Course in Crawley. Classes run at Rewards Training Recruitment Crawley as a one-day session, making it one of the quickest food safety in catering qualifications you can complete. The course covers the key food safety rules that apply in catering and hospitality workplaces. You'll learn about food hygiene, contamination risks, temperature control, and safe food handling. No formal entry requirements apply, though good English and maths will help you get the most from the day.

Who this course is for

This is a one day short certificated course. Rewards Training Recruitment Consultancy Ltd aims to be the leading organisation in training and personal development. We will do this by exceeding the expectations of our clients with the provision of a quality-accredited service. Please contact us for more information about the course.

Entry requirements

No formal requirements. Good levels of English and Maths are preferable

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the importance of food safety and the law in catering environments.
  • You'll identify the main causes of food contamination and how to prevent them.
  • You'll explain how bacteria grow and how temperature control limits the risk.
  • You'll describe safe food storage, preparation, and cooking practices.
  • You'll recognise the signs of food spoilage and understand use-by and best-before dates.
  • You'll understand personal hygiene standards expected of food handlers.
  • You'll know how to keep a food preparation area clean and pest-free.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Rewards Training Recruitment Crawley over a single day. Learning is delivered through tutor-led sessions. Assessment is by a short written or multiple-choice test at the end of the day. You'll need to pass the assessment to earn your certificate.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Rewards Training Recruitment Crawley will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Food Safety Supervisor: oversee hygiene standards in a kitchen or food business.
  • Kitchen assistant: support food preparation in cafes, restaurants, or canteens.
  • Catering assistant: work in school, hospital, or workplace catering.
  • Food retail assistant: handle and sell food safely in shops or supermarkets.
  • Takeaway or fast food worker: meet food hygiene requirements for customer-facing roles.
  • Pub or bar worker: handle food safely alongside drinks service.

What you could study next

Once you have your food safety in catering certificate, you could move on to a Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering, which is suited to supervisors and managers responsible for food safety in a team. From there, a Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering covers the management and auditing skills needed at senior level. You might also consider a broader hospitality qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality and Catering.