Highfield Food Safety Level 2 Certification
It’s a legal requirement for all food handlers to understand the principles of food hygiene and know how to work safely to prevent food contamination. This Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety course is designed for anyone involved in handling, preparing, or serving food within the catering industry.
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This course covers your legal responsibilities and best practices in food safety, including managing food safety hazards, controlling temperatures, food storage, food preparation, personal hygiene, and premises cleanliness. You’ll learn through interactive exercises, written content, and videos.
Upon completion, you’ll have a solid grasp of food hygiene principles and the skills needed to keep food safe and comply with food safety regulations.
- 100% online training
- Access from anywhere
- Instant digital certificate
- Aligned with RSPH and CIEH Level 2 Food Safety Awareness standards
- Compliant with UK and EU food handler legal requirements
- Accepted by Local and International Authorities
- CPD-accredited, endorsed by Highfield Certified Qualifications
- Approved by Environmental Health Officers
CPD Accreditation
What You'll Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the consequences of poor food hygiene and the principles of food safety management systems.
- Describe your responsibilities and those of others concerning food safety, as required by law.
- Identify food safety hazards and know how to prevent food contamination.
- Practice safe food preparation and storage.
- Recognize the importance of personal hygiene, effective cleaning practices, and pest control.
All our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring they meet globally recognized Continuing Professional Development (CPD) standards.
Why Take This Course?
Over 2 million cases of foodborne illness occur in the UK annually. The risk increases when food handlers lack the training needed to work safely and hygienically.
Food businesses are legally obligated to protect consumers from harmful food, misrepresented food, or food that is not of the expected nature or quality. Non-compliance may lead to enforcement action by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) or other regulatory bodies. While this Level 2 course is suitable for non-senior staff, business owners, managers, and supervisors might find Level 3 Food Hygiene training more appropriate.
Employees involved in food preparation, handling, and service play a crucial role in preventing foodborne illnesses. Employers must provide adequate training to ensure compliance with food safety legislation and to maintain the health and safety of both employees and consumers. This Level 2 course will equip employees with the knowledge of food hygiene laws and best practices, covering safe food handling, storage, and preparation, as well as maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
Ideal for Roles:
European Union Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs requires all food handlers to be trained in safe food handling. This Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering course ensures you meet this requirement by providing a comprehensive introduction to food handling practices.
The course is suitable for food handlers across all catering sectors, including restaurants, hotels, cafes, bars, fast-food outlets, takeaways, mobile food units, kitchens, hospitals, schools, and colleges.
This certified online training is ideal for roles such as:
- Chef / Cook
- Bartender / Front of House Staff
- Catering / Kitchen Assistant
- Teacher
- Support / Care / Charity Worker
- Barista
- Childminder / Nursery Staff
For managers or supervisors in these sectors, our Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety in Catering course would be more appropriate.
Course Modules
This module explains your responsibilities under food safety law, what to expect from your employer, the role of HACCP, and the importance of food safety management systems, along with the role of enforcement officers.
Learn about the different microbial hazards associated with food handling and how to prevent them, including strategies to avoid cross-contamination and understanding the differences between low-risk and high-risk foods.
This module covers physical, chemical, and allergenic hazards, their impact on food safety, and the measures to prevent contamination.
Discover the importance of storing food at the correct temperatures, managing deliveries, proper storage techniques for different food types, understanding best-before and use-by dates, and effective stock rotation and labeling.
This module teaches safe food preparation techniques, including proper thawing, cooking, reheating, and maintaining safe practices during hot and cold holding and food service.
Understand the critical role of personal hygiene, including proper handwashing, protective clothing, and procedures for managing illness and wounds.
Learn the importance of effective cleaning and disinfection, how premises design impacts food safety, pest control, and waste management best practices.
