Level 3 Food Safety for Catering Course in Beverley. Classes run at Flemingate Centre, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll cover food safety law, hazard analysis, temperature control, contamination prevention, and the responsibilities of a food safety supervisor. The course runs over approximately 12 months part-time. A food safety for catering qualification at this level is recognised by employers across hospitality, catering, and food production.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll understand the legal responsibilities of a food safety supervisor under UK food safety law.
You'll identify the main causes of food contamination and how to prevent them.
You'll apply correct temperature control procedures for storing, cooking, and serving food.
You'll recognise the risks posed by bacteria, allergens, and physical and chemical hazards.
You'll implement and monitor cleaning and disinfection procedures in a catering environment.
You'll understand personal hygiene standards required of food handlers.
You'll assess food safety risks and take appropriate corrective action.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Flemingate Centre. Assessment is by a written examination set and marked by Highfield. You'll need to pass the exam to earn the Award. Your tutor will prepare you for the exam during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Flemingate Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Food Safety Supervisor: oversee food safety standards in a kitchen or catering operation.
Kitchen Manager: manage food hygiene compliance across a catering team.
Catering Manager: responsible for food safety across a catering service.
Head Chef: lead kitchen operations with food safety accountability.
Food Production Supervisor: supervise hygiene and safety in food manufacturing.
Restaurant Manager: ensure the whole front and back of house meets food safety requirements.
School Meals Supervisor: manage food safety in an education catering setting.
What you could study next
Level 4 Award in Food Safety Management for Catering (Highfield or CIEH): the next step if you move into a senior supervisory or management role with broader food safety responsibility.
Level 3 Award in HACCP for Catering: deepens your understanding of hazard analysis and critical control points, useful for supervisors in larger or more complex catering operations.
Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace: broadens your compliance knowledge beyond food safety.
