CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering

CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering

Course Details

Training providers have identified a growing need to make learning more relevant to specific business environments to increase effectiveness. New qualifications are required to address new National Occupational Standards reflecting sector specific needs.

NEW QUALIFICATION
Equivalent to the 'foundation' level
This qualification replaces the CIEH Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene.

Who needs this qualification?

Anyone working in a catering or hospitality setting where food is prepared, cooked and served. Typical environments may include:

• pubs
• hotels
• restaurants
• retail
• contract catering
• fast-food outlets
• hospitals
• care and nursing homes
• schools
• prisons
• armed forces

Subjects covered

• legislation
• food safety hazards
• temperature control
• refrigeration, chilling and cold holding
• cooking, hot holding and reheating
• food handling
• principles of safe food storage
• cleaning
• food premises and equipment

Outcomes

Employees who handle food will gain a firm grasp of the importance of food safety and knowledge of the systems, techniques and procedures involved. They will have the confidence and expertise to deliver quality food safely to customers. Refreshment of this qualification is recommended at least every 3 years.