Level 2 Food Safety in Catering
Build the essential knowledge needed to handle, prepare and serve food safely in a catering environment. This online course helps food handlers reduce contamination risks and protect customers.
Why this course?
✓ Helps food handlers understand how contamination and foodborne illness can occur.
✓ Supports good personal hygiene and safe food handling practices.
✓ Explains the importance of cleaning, disinfection and safe waste control.
✓ Fully online, allowing learners to complete the training at their own pace.
✓ Uses clear video-led learning followed by short knowledge checks.
✓ Suitable for catering staff, kitchen assistants, chefs, servers and food handlers.
✓ Approved by CPD, Gatehouse Awards, the Institute of Hospitality and IIRSM.
✓ Helps businesses demonstrate that staff have received suitable food safety instruction.
✓ Provides practical knowledge that can be applied immediately in the workplace.
Find out more about the course
Watch this short promotional video to see the learning style and discover how the course helps catering staff develop safer food handling practices.
What you’ll learn
Food safety responsibilities
Understand why food safety matters, the responsibilities of food handlers and how safe practices protect customers and businesses.
Food hazards and contamination
Recognise microbiological, chemical, physical and allergenic hazards, together with the main routes of cross-contamination.
Personal hygiene
Learn how handwashing, suitable clothing, illness reporting and good personal habits help prevent contamination.
Safe food handling
Understand safe storage, preparation, cooking, cooling, reheating and service practices within a catering environment.
Cleaning, waste and pest control
Explore effective cleaning and disinfection, safe waste handling and the signs and prevention of pest activity.
Assessment and certification
Complete short multiple-choice questions throughout the training and receive a digital certificate after successful completion.
Course information
| Item | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Delivery | 100% online, self-paced video-led learning. |
| Duration | Approximately 75 minutes. |
| Assessment | Short multiple-choice questions completed online. |
| Certificate | Digital certificate available following successful completion. |
| Approval | Approved by CPD, Gatehouse Awards, the Institute of Hospitality and IIRSM. |
| Support | Dedicated support from CHS Safety Services. |
| Price | £20.00 + VAT. Group rates are available on request. |
| Suitability | Suitable for food handlers working in restaurants, cafés, hotels, pubs, takeaways, canteens and other catering environments. |
Frequently asked questions
Who should complete this food safety course?
This course is suitable for anyone who handles, prepares or serves food in a catering environment, including chefs, kitchen staff, servers, bar staff and catering assistants.
Is this course suitable for new food handlers?
Yes. The course provides a clear introduction to essential food safety controls and is suitable for new starters as well as experienced staff who need refresher training.
Does the course include an assessment?
Yes. Learners complete short multiple-choice questions to confirm their understanding of the course content.
Can I purchase training for several members of staff?
Yes. Group rates are available for multiple licences. Please use our contact form to discuss your requirements.