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Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Course in Bristol – South Bristol Skills Academy

Cost£93.00
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyChartered Institute of Environmental Health
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About this course

Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Course in Bristol. Classes run at South Bristol Skills Academy. The course runs part-time during the day and takes one week to complete. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll cover the key food safety knowledge needed in catering, manufacturing, retail, and community food settings, including how food is prepared, cooked, and handled safely. The food safety in catering classes are practical and relevant to your workplace.

Who this course is for

This course is aimed at anyone working in a catering, manufacturing, community organisations, mobile food caterers, or retail settings where food is prepared, cooked and handled. Our trainers are passionate about anything to do with food and food safety and are able to adapt courses to make food safety training relevant, informative and enjoyable. All of our courses are available at college centres across Bristol or at your place of work (provided the environment is suitable).

Entry requirements

No formal entry requirement

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the main causes of food contamination and how to prevent them.
  • You'll learn the legal responsibilities that apply to food handlers and food businesses.
  • You'll identify the correct temperatures for storing, cooking, and chilling food safely.
  • You'll recognise the signs of poor food hygiene and know how to address them.
  • You'll understand personal hygiene standards required in food handling environments.
  • You'll learn how to control the risk of cross-contamination in a food preparation setting.
  • You'll understand cleaning and disinfection procedures for food areas and equipment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at South Bristol Skills Academy. Teaching is adapted to your specific food environment, whether that's catering, retail, manufacturing, or community settings. Assessment is by a short written test at the end of the course. You'll need to pass this to earn your certificate.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Bristol Skills Academy 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 cafes, restaurants, or canteens.
  • Catering Assistant: handling and serving food in schools, hospitals, or events.
  • Food Retail Assistant: working with food in supermarkets or deli counters.
  • Mobile Food Caterer: running a food stall, van, or pop-up with full hygiene compliance.
  • School Meals Supervisor: preparing and serving food in a school catering setting.
  • Community Kitchen Worker: supporting food preparation in community or charity settings.

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 hazard analysis and food safety management systems.

Level 2 Award in HACCP for Catering: focuses specifically on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, which many food businesses require alongside a food hygiene certificate.

Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles: broadens your knowledge across the wider hospitality sector if you want to develop your catering career further.

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