Free Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Course in Northallerton

CostFREE
Duration2 days
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyBIIAB

About this course

Free Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Course in Northallerton. Classes run at Triage Northallerton over two days, making it straightforward to fit around other commitments. This food safety in catering qualification covers your legal responsibilities under food safety law, safe food handling, hygiene practices, and contamination control. It's a recognised requirement for anyone involved in food preparation or food service in licensed premises. You'll leave with a level 2 food safety in catering certificate that demonstrates compliance to employers.

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 key requirements of food safety law in catering environments.
  • You'll identify the main causes of food contamination and how to prevent them.
  • You'll apply safe food handling and storage practices.
  • You'll recognise the importance of personal hygiene in food preparation and service.
  • You'll understand temperature control and its role in keeping food safe.
  • You'll know how to respond to food safety hazards in the workplace.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and runs over two days. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions and be assessed 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 Northallerton will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Food Safety Supervisor: oversee hygiene standards across a kitchen or food business.
  • Kitchen Assistant: support food preparation in cafes, restaurants, or canteens.
  • Catering Assistant: serve and handle food safely in schools, hospitals, or events.
  • Barista or Cafe Worker: handle food and drink in compliance with hygiene rules.
  • Takeaway or Fast Food Worker: meet food safety requirements in licensed premises.
  • School Meals Supervisor: prepare and serve food in a school catering setting.

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 on hazard analysis and critical control points, a core skill for food businesses. Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace: broadens your compliance knowledge if you work across kitchen and front-of-house roles.

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