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Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering
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19 Topics Included! | Institute of Hospitality & QLS Endorsed | CPD Certified |Free PDF & HARDCOPY Certificate

Summary

Price
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£15 inc VAT (was £21)
Offer ends 11 June 2026
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
19 Videos, 3 PDFs and 1 Quiz
Duration
3.4 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
Achievement
Certificates
  • Hardcopy Certificate - Free
  • PDF Certificate - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

[Updated 2026]

This Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering course covers the essential rules and legal responsibilities that every professional working in the catering or hospitality sector should know.
By law, anyone who handles food in a professional environment must be aware of the food safety and hygiene best practices, in order to prevent food contamination and bacteria from spreading in the workplace. These include storing food correctly, keeping ingredients at the right temperature, and looking after your own personal hygiene.

This introductory Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering training online course includes expert industry material, video content, and interactive demos, designed for managers or supervisors, such as restaurateurs, hoteliers and kitchen chefs. Once you’ve completed the Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering course, you’ll feel confident to utilise your new skills and set an excellent standard of health in your professional environment.

Key Features

  • CPD QS Certified Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering
  • Institute of Hospitality endorsed
  • Meets UK & EU legal requirements
  • Designed according to RSPH and CIEH level 2 syllabus
  • Fully online, interactive Food Safety and Hygiene course with audio voiceover
  • Developed by experts
  • Instant Free PDF certificate and a hard copy included
  • Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, and smartphone-friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance

Achievement

Certificates

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

This course contains

Format: 19 Videos, 3 PDFs and 1 Quiz

Duration: 3h and 22m

    • 1: Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering - Intro Preview 01:50
    • 2: Module 1: Introduction to Food Safety and the Law Part 1 10:04
    • 3: Module 2: Introduction to Food Safety and the Law Part 2 10:55
    • 4: Module 3: Bacteria and Microbiological Hazards part 1 10:50
    • 5: Module 4: Bacteria and Microbiological Hazards Part 2 09:49
    • 6: Module 5: Physical, Chemical and Allergenic Hazards Part 1 08:06
    • 7: Module 6: Physical, Chemical and Allergenic Hazards part 2 10:06
    • 8: Module 7: Food Poisoning and Control Measures Part 1 08:49
    • 9: Module 8: Food Poisoning and Control Measures Part 2 09:07
    • 10: Module 9: Food Spoilage and Food Storage Part 1 12:35
    • 11: Module 10: Food Spoilage and Food Storage Part 2 13:30
    • 12: Module 11: Personal Hygiene Part 1 09:11
    • 13: Module 12: Personal Hygiene Part 2 09:28
    • 14: Module 13: HACCP and Food Premises Part 1 10:57
    • 15: Module 14: HACCP and Food Premises Part 2 11:45
    • 16: Module 15: Cleaning Part 1 09:12
    • 17: Module 16: Cleaning Part 2 08:58
    • 18: Module 17: Reopening and Adapting Your Business During COVID-19 Part 1 04:17
    • 19: Module 18: Reopening and Adapting Your Business During COVID-19 Part 2 04:05
    • 20: Exam 25:00
    • 21: Leave a Review 01:00
    • 22: Certificate & Transcript 01:00
    • 23: Get Your QLS Endorsed Certificate 01:00

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Description

Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Course Curriculum

  • Module 1: Introduction to Food Safety and the Law Part 110:04
  • Module 2: Introduction to Food Safety and the Law Part 210:55
  • Module 3: Bacteria and Microbiological Hazards part 110:50
  • Module 4: Bacteria and Microbiological Hazards Part 209:49
  • Module 5: Physical, Chemical and Allergenic Hazards Part 108:06
  • Module 6: Physical, Chemical and Allergenic Hazards part 210:06
  • Module 7: Food Poisoning and Control Measures Part 108:49
  • Module 8: Food Poisoning and Control Measures Part 209:07
  • Module 9: Food Spoilage and Food Storage Part 112:35
  • Module 10: Food Spoilage and Food Storage Part 213:30
  • Module 11: Personal Hygiene Part 109:11
  • Module 12: Personal Hygiene Part 209:28
  • Module 13: HACCP and Food Premises Part 110:57
  • Module 14: HACCP and Food Premises Part 211:45
  • Module 15: Cleaning Part 109:12
  • Module 16: Cleaning Part 208:58
  • Module 17: Reopening and Adapting Your Business During COVID-19 Part 104:17
  • Module 18: Reopening and Adapting Your Business During COVID-19 Part 2

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering course learners will be able to demonstrate that they can:

  • Identify the cause and risk of poor food safety and food hygiene
  • Understand the UK laws in place for all types of food handling.
  • Prevent the spread of bacteria in food.
  • Control the possibility of poisoning.
  • Store food correctly and recognise spoilt produce.
  • Understand the importance of personal hygiene and cleanliness.
  • Use HACCP Food Safety as part of their everyday schedules.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a FREE digital & Printed certificate (only printed certificate delivery fee applicable). Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Accreditation

This Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 course is fully CPD QS Certified, and Institute of Hospitality Endorsed, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Assessment

At the end of the Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course.

Who is this course for?

This informative food safety and hygiene course is perfect for anybody associated directly with the sector such as:

  • Food retailers
  • Restaurant owners
  • Chefs & Servers
  • Food handlers
  • Catering Staffs
  • Employees within a fast-food chain

Please Note: this is not a regulated course. To get a professional qualification, please check:

  • Food Safety Level 4
  • Level 1 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF)
  • Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering (RQF)
  • Level 3 Award in Food Safety for Catering (RQF)
  • Level 3 Award in HACCP for Catering (RQF)
  • Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Retail (RQF)
  • Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness and Control in Catering (RQF)
  • food critic Level 2

Requirements

No formal qualification is required

Career path

This food safety and hygiene course will lead you to many different career opportunities, here are few prospects:

  • Restaurant Manager: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum
  • Head Chef - Hunstanton: £31,800 per annum
  • Kitchen Assistant: £8.98 per hour, inc benefits
  • Cook: £12.00 - £15.00 per hour
  • Chef: £10.00 - £12.00 per hour
  • Assistant Nursery Cook: £9.75 per hour

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