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Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Course in Penzance

Cost£60.00
Duration1 day
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyQA
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About this course

Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Course in Penzance. Classes run at Penwith College, in a single daytime session. The course covers safe food handling practices, food hygiene principles, and how to keep food safe in a catering environment. It takes one day to complete. Whether you work in a kitchen, café, or food service role, this food safety in catering qualification gives you the knowledge employers expect.

Who this course is for

The Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for those working, or planning to work, in the food catering industry. It is ideal for everyone who comes into contact with food. You will build an understanding of the importance of safe food handling practices and keeping foods safe.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the importance of food hygiene and why it matters in catering.
  • You'll learn how bacteria and other hazards can contaminate food.
  • You'll identify the risks associated with poor food handling and storage.
  • You'll know how to control temperatures to keep food safe.
  • You'll understand personal hygiene responsibilities when working with food.
  • You'll learn how to clean and disinfect food preparation areas effectively.
  • You'll recognise the legal responsibilities of food handlers in a catering setting.

How you will learn

The course is delivered in a classroom at Penwith College over one day. You'll be assessed by a short written test or multiple-choice examination at the end of the day. No prior experience is needed before you sit the assessment. The centre will confirm the exact format before your course date.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Penwith College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Food Safety Supervisor: oversee hygiene standards in a kitchen or food business.
  • Kitchen assistant: support food preparation in cafes, restaurants, or canteens.
  • Catering assistant: work in school, hospital, or workplace catering.
  • Barista or café worker: handle food and drink safely in a customer-facing role.
  • Takeaway or fast food worker: meet food hygiene requirements for front-line roles.
  • Food production operative: work in food manufacturing or packaging environments.

What you could study next

Once you hold your Level 2 food safety in catering certificate, you could move on to a Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering, which is suited to supervisors and managers responsible for food safety in their team. From there, a Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety builds the skills needed for senior or compliance-focused roles in catering and hospitality.

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