Food Safety & Hygiene – Level 2
(For Health and Social Care & Support Settings)
Proper food safety and hygiene practices are essential in care settings to prevent illness, protect vulnerable service users, and ensure compliance with food handling legislation. This Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene course provides essential training for anyone involved in the preparation, serving, or handling of food.
It meets the legal requirements of the Food Safety Act 1990, Food Hygiene Regulations 2006, and supports CQC expectations for safe care provision
What You Will Learn:
This accredited Level 2 course covers:
- The importance of food safety and hygiene in care environments
- Foodborne illnesses and how to prevent contamination
- Personal hygiene and PPE requirements for food handlers
- Safe food storage, temperature control, and food labelling
- Cleaning, sanitising, and cross-contamination control
- The food safety management system (HACCP principles)
- Handling, preparing, and serving food safely
- Waste disposal and pest control
- Legal responsibilities and enforcement
- Protecting vulnerable individuals (e.g. allergens, texture-modified diets)
Why Choose This Course?
- Fully accredited Level 2 Food Safety qualification
- CPD-certified with a 3-year certificate of completion
- Complies with Environmental Health and CQC standards
- Ideal for residential, domiciliary, or community care environments
- Delivered by food hygiene experts or available online
- Includes interactive content and real-world examples
This course promotes safe, respectful, and legally compliant food practices for those working with at-risk individuals.
Ideal For:
- Care workers involved in preparing or serving food
- Kitchen, housekeeping, and hospitality teams in care homes
- Domiciliary and community carers
- Supported living and day service staff
- Agency and bank workers handling food
- Volunteers or PAs who assist with meals
Faq
Once you enroll in a course, you will have unlimited access to the course materials for as long as the course is available on our platform.
Once you enroll in a course, you will have unlimited access to the course materials for as long as the course is available on our platform.
Once you enroll in a course, you will have unlimited access to the course materials for as long as the course is available on our platform.
Once you enroll in a course, you will have unlimited access to the course materials for as long as the course is available on our platform.
Once you enroll in a course, you will have unlimited access to the course materials for as long as the course is available on our platform.
