Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Course

Description

Every year, 2.4 million people fall ill from unsafe food, and around 180 die in the UK. These cases cost society nearly £9 billion. That’s why our Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene course at Wise Campus is a must. This CPD-accredited course, created by food safety experts, gives you all the skills—from basic to advanced—to handle food safely and protect others. It’s ideal for anyone who wants to cook safely and keep hygiene standards strong.

Why Food Safety and Hygiene Course Matters

Food safety issues lead to almost 200 deaths in the UK every year. The risk is more higher when food workers do not have proper training. This Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene course for non-senior staff covers food hygiene, the law, and key best practices. You’ll practice proper food handling, storage, and serving techniques, helping protect both customers and colleagues while running a kitchen smoothly.

What You’ll Learn in Level 2 Food Hygiene

Module 01: Introduction to Food Hygiene

• Food hygiene basics, why it matters, and how to stay safe.

Module 02: Food Safety- An Introduction

• Contamination, hazards, and ways to prevent risks.

Module 03: Food Hygiene and Safety Legislation in the UK

• Legal requirements every food handler must follow.

Module 04: Food Safety Management (HACCP)

• HACCP principles and practical risk management in kitchens.

Module 05: Nature and Origin of Food Contamination

• Sources of contamination and their impact on food.

Module 06: Controlling Contamination

• Methods to prevent and control contamination effectively.

Module 07: Bacterial Food Poisoning

• Causes, symptoms, and prevention of bacterial foodborne illnesses.

Module 08: Non-Bacterial Food Poisoning

• Chemical, physical and other non-bacterial hazards.

Module 09: Storage and Temperature Control of Foods

Safe storage techniques and proper temperature management.

Module 10: Cleaning and Disinfection

• Cleaning and disinfection practices to maintain hygiene standards.

What You’ll Be Able to Do

This food safety and hygiene level 2 training gives you the ability to work safely and efficiently every day. You will handle, store, and prepare food correctly, and cook and serve it safely. Alongside this, you will use kitchen equipment properly, maintain top hygiene, and stop contamination to prevent foodborne illnesses.

Who This Course Is For

This level 2 food safety and hygiene for catering training is best fit for:

• Chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff in any catering place
• Food handlers in restaurants, cafes, bars, hotels, or takeaways
• Teachers, child minders, and nursery staff who handle food
• Care or support workers preparing or serving food
• Baristas and front-of-house staff

Your Certificate and Next Steps

Finish this course and earn a CPD-accredited certificate that proves your skills in food safety. It’s an ideal starting point for further training or advanced qualifications in catering. At the same time, it gives you the basic to advanced knowledge and skills to succeed and grow in any kitchen or food service role.

Step Into Your Next Opportunity

Wise Campus helps you learn food safety in a clear and simple way. If you’re new to kitchens, this Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene course guides you step by step. At the same time, if you work in catering, it sharpens your daily skills so you handle food safely and easily.

Enrol now and set yourself up for safer, better kitchen work.