Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Course in Plymouth. Classes run at City College Plymouth, full-time during the day. The course takes around 4 weeks to complete. You'll cover the food safety knowledge that catering and hospitality employers expect, from temperature control and contamination risks to personal hygiene and cleaning procedures. A food safety in catering qualification at this level is widely required before working in a kitchen or food-handling role.
Who this course is for
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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 at every stage of storage and cooking.
You'll identify the risks of physical, chemical, and microbiological contamination.
You'll apply personal hygiene standards required in food handling environments.
You'll understand food safety legislation and your legal responsibilities as a food handler.
You'll recognise safe cleaning and disinfection procedures for food preparation areas.
You'll learn how to report food safety hazards in the workplace.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at City College Plymouth over four weeks of full-time daytime study. Assessment is by a written examination set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass the exam to earn your Award. Your tutor will prepare you for the exam during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Plymouth 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 food business.
Kitchen Assistant: supporting food preparation in restaurants, cafes, or canteens.
Catering Assistant: serving and handling food in schools, hospitals, or workplace canteens.
Food Retail Assistant: handling and displaying food safely in supermarkets or delis.
Cafe or Coffee Shop Worker: preparing and serving food and drink to the public.
School Meals Supervisor: overseeing food service in a school dining environment.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering (City and Guilds): the next step if you move into a supervisory or management role where you're responsible for others' food safety practice.
Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles: broadens your knowledge across the hospitality sector if you want to develop a wider catering career.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery: a practical, work-based qualification for those moving into a professional kitchen role.
