The Food Safety in Catering Level 2 Award is ideal for anyone working or intending to work in a catering environment where food is prepared, cooked, and handled. Delivered over three accessible evening sessions to support working adults, this short course will provide you with the fundamental knowledge required to maintain excellent food hygiene standards and comply with current legislation.

You will learn about the critical importance of food safety, how to identify and control food safety hazards, and the practical steps required to ensure that the food you prepare and serve is safe for consumption.

Duration: This course is scheduled over 3 days a week, 3 hours each evening.

Study Mode Part Time
Suitable for 19+
Duration 3 days (9 hours total)

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Sector Overview

The Hospitality and Catering Sector is a vast and dynamic industry within the UK. Food safety compliance is a strict legal requirement for any business that prepares, cooks, or serves food. Holding a recognised food safety qualification is an essential prerequisite for most roles within kitchens, cafes, restaurants, and event catering.
Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for this course are:
- No previous catering or food safety experience is required
- A basic standard of English to understand the course materials and complete the assessment
What will I study?
This course consists of one mandatory unit covering the Principles of Food Safety in Catering:
- The importance of food safety procedures and complying with the law
- Microbiological, chemical, physical, and allergenic hazards
- Safe food handling practices and temperature control
- Personal hygiene responsibilities for food handlers
- Keeping work areas clean and hygienic
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed via:
- A multiple-choice examination set by City & Guilds at the end of the final session
Enrichment

As an adult learner, you will be offered opportunities to actively engage with industry related professionals to increase your personal and career development. This includes access to key industry guest speakers, such as environmental health officers and head chefs, who will deliver insights to help you build your industry knowledge and expand your professional network.
Work Experience

Work experience opportunities do not apply to this course.
Progression Opportunities
The completion of this course will allow you to progress onto:
- Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Catering
- Hospitality and professional cookery qualifications
- Higher skills development programmes within the hospitality sector
- Enhanced employability in catering, kitchen assistance, and food service roles
Alumni

Waltham Forest College is a vibrant and aspirational college and will support you to reach your career aspirations. Last year 90% of adult learners progressed onto a positive destination either to higher levels of study, employment, or an Apprenticeship.