Free Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Course in Stirling

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 Stirling. Classes run at Triage Stirling over two days, so you can fit the training around other commitments. This food safety in catering qualification covers the key rules and practices that keep food safe in a catering environment. No formal entry requirements means you can start without any previous qualifications. The course is a recognised food safety in catering certificate that employers in hospitality, catering, and food retail look for when hiring.

Who this course is for

Residents of Sunderland

Entry requirements

Nor formal entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the main causes of food poisoning and how to prevent them.
  • You'll learn how temperature control affects food safety.
  • You'll identify the risks of cross-contamination and how to avoid them.
  • You'll understand personal hygiene standards required in a catering setting.
  • You'll learn how to store, prepare, and handle food safely.
  • You'll understand cleaning and disinfection procedures in food environments.
  • You'll recognise food safety legislation relevant to catering workers.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom over two days. You'll cover food safety topics through taught sessions and group activities. Assessment is by a short written test or multiple-choice exam at the end of the course. You must pass the assessment to receive your certificate.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Triage Stirling will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Food Safety Supervisor: overseeing hygiene standards in a kitchen or food outlet.
  • Kitchen Assistant: supporting food prep in cafes, restaurants, or canteens.
  • Catering Assistant: serving and handling food in schools, hospitals, or workplaces.
  • Food Counter Assistant: working in supermarket deli or food-to-go sections.
  • Cafe or Coffee Shop Assistant: preparing and serving food safely to customers.
  • School Meals Supervisor: handling and serving food in a school kitchen.
  • Care Home Kitchen Assistant: preparing meals in a residential care setting.

What you could study next

Once you hold a Level 2 food safety in catering certificate, you could move toward a Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering, which is suited to supervisors and managers responsible for food safety in their team. You might also consider a Level 2 or Level 3 Hospitality qualification if you want to broaden your skills across the wider catering and hospitality sector.

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