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Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Course Online

CostFREE
Duration10 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, so it fits around work, family, or other commitments. You'll need good literacy and basic IT skills to get started. The course covers food safety hazards, temperature control, food storage, food preparation, personal hygiene, and cleaning. It takes around 10 hours to complete.

Who this course is for

The Ascentis Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering qualification is designed to give learners knowledge and understanding of the principles of keeping food safe.

Entry requirements

Good literacy and basic IT skills

What you will learn

  • You'll understand your legal responsibilities under food hygiene law.
  • You'll learn how to identify and control food safety hazards.
  • You'll understand how to manage food storage and temperature control correctly.
  • You'll learn safe food preparation practices.
  • You'll understand personal hygiene standards required in catering environments.
  • You'll learn how to keep work areas and premises clean and hygienic.

How you will learn

You'll study through a mix of interactive exercises, written content, and video material, all delivered online. Assessment is by an online test at the end of the course. You can log in and study when it suits you, working through the material at your own pace. The full course takes around 10 hours.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a device with an internet connection and basic IT skills. Skills for Work Bradford 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: supports food preparation in cafes, restaurants, or canteens.
  • Catering Assistant: serves and prepares food in schools, hospitals, or workplace canteens.
  • Food Production Operative: works in food manufacturing or processing environments.
  • Cafe or Coffee Shop Worker: handles and serves food to the public.
  • Takeaway or Fast Food Worker: prepares and serves food in a fast-paced environment.

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 2 Food Safety in Catering qualification, you could move on to a Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Catering, which is aimed at supervisors and managers responsible for overseeing food safety in a team. If you want to progress further in hospitality, a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality and Catering covers a broader range of skills for kitchen and front-of-house roles.

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