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Level 4 Food Safety in Catering Course in Wakefield

Cost£600 + VAT
Duration5 days
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyHighfield Awarding Body awarding body
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About this course

Level 4 Managing Food Safety in Catering Course in Wakefield. Classes run at Train2Train. This managing food safety in catering qualification is aimed at managers and supervisors who hold some responsibility for food safety in a catering or food and drink environment. The course runs over 5 days of full-time daytime classes. It is advised that you already hold a Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering, or equivalent, before enrolling. You'll study food hygiene principles at the depth needed for a management role.

Who this course is for

The Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering/Manufacturing is a course aimed at managers working in a food or drink catering or manufacturing environment. The course is intended for learners already working in or those who are preparing to work within the industry, and whose job requires them to have some responsibility for food safety. Delegates are likely to have management responsibilities for an operational team. This course covers the subject of food hygiene at a suitable depth to ensure delegates have a thorough knowledge of hazards and controls; its focus is on the importance of developing, implementing and monitoring food safety procedures. Its topics are regarded by the Foods Standards Agency as being important to maintaining good practice in the production of safe food

Entry requirements

It is advised that learners already hold the Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering, or equivalent.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the legal responsibilities of food safety managers in catering environments.
  • You'll learn how to implement and monitor food safety management systems.
  • You'll identify and control microbiological, chemical, and physical food hazards.
  • You'll apply HACCP principles to manage food safety risks in your workplace.
  • You'll understand how to maintain safe food storage, preparation, and handling procedures.
  • You'll learn how to lead and supervise a team on food safety compliance.
  • You'll know how to respond to food safety incidents and take corrective action.

How you will learn

You'll study through classroom-based sessions over 5 full-time days at Train2Train in Wakefield. Learning is delivered face-to-face, covering food safety management theory and practical application. Assessment is by a written examination set by Highfield. You must pass the exam to earn the Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Train2Train will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Food Safety Supervisor: oversee food safety compliance across a catering operation.
  • Catering Manager: manage kitchen teams with responsibility for hygiene standards.
  • Head Chef: lead kitchen operations with food safety accountability.
  • Food and Beverage Manager: manage service and safety across food outlets.
  • Restaurant Manager: run day-to-day operations including food hygiene compliance.
  • Compliance Officer (food sector): audit and enforce food safety standards.
  • Production Supervisor (food manufacturing): manage safety on a food production line.

What you could study next

If you want to deepen your expertise, a Level 4 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing or a Level 5 qualification in Food Safety Management would build on this foundation. Managers in larger operations sometimes progress to a professional food safety auditor role, supported by qualifications from bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH). Some learners also pursue a Level 3 or Level 4 Award in Food Allergen Management to broaden their compliance knowledge.

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