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Who Is Level 2 Food Hygiene Training For?
The Level 2 food hygiene certificate is more than just a formality. It signifies that a person has had appropriate training for maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene and is suitable for all who work, prepare, and cook food.
Are you considering taking a level 2 food hygiene certificate but unsure if it's right for you? This blog post will explore who can benefit from this training and whether it suits you.
The Level 2 Food Hygiene course covers the basics of food safety and hygiene and is suitable for anyone who works with food. However, if you supervise or manage others in a kitchen, you will need to take the level 3 food hygiene course.
Topics covered in the Level 2 Food Hygiene Course include:
- Food safety hazards and contamination.
- Cross-contamination.
- Laws pertaining to the food industry.
- Food preservation.
- Storage and temperature control.
- Temperature danger zones.
- Bacterial, viral and micro-biological risks.
- Allergens.
- Pest control.
- Personal and kitchen hygiene.
- High-risk foods.
- The principles of HACCP.
- Legal responsibilities of food handlers.
- Good practices to minimise food safety threats.
This course is suitable for all people who prepare food. Upon successful completion, a certificate is awarded that is valid for three years, internationally recognised, and counts towards the FHRS Food Hygiene Rating.
To determine the level of food hygiene training you need, consider your job role and daily tasks. According to EC Regulation 852 , your training should correspond to your job responsibilities. We have created a useful guide that will help you understand the appropriate level of food hygiene training required for restaurant settings.
| Food Hygiene Level Guide | |
|---|---|
| Front of House & Wait Staff | Level 1 |
| Porter & Assistants | Level 1 |
| Line Cooks | Level 2 |
| Kitchen Managers & Supervisors | Level 3 |
| Restaurant Owners or Ops Managers | Level 4 |
A Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate is the essential document for working in a kitchen or any environment where food is handled. It signifies that you have achieved the required level of food safety knowledge that allows you to be employed in the food industry as a volunteer or paid worker.
It proves that you know how to follow and implement correct food hygiene procedures when carrying out your day-to-day work activities. This instills confidence with EHOs, employers, and the general public, that the food you produce is safe and created in a hygienic environment.
And it’s not just about people's confidence in the finished product. A Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate shows you know the correct stock rotation, food storage techniques, fridge and freezer temperatures, and cold storage etiquette. It shows your knowledge of cross-contamination, allergens, personal and kitchen hygiene systems, pest control, and the effects of room and cooking temperatures on foods.
After gaining a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, your knowledge will cover hazard analysis, critical control points and comprehensive food safety management systems that prevent foodborne illnesses, contamination, and various risks associated with untrained practices.
Acquiring knowledge through Level 2 food hygiene training is not only for individuals engaged in full-time work but also for anyone who handles and prepares food, including part-time workers and volunteers.
We are pleased to be able to offer two free food hygiene courses to all food banks, charities and community projects that use volunteer workers. We also provide discounts for any additional courses needed.
The primary goal of this offer is to provide part-time workers and volunteers with the necessary knowledge and principles of food safety. This will enable them to make a positive contribution to the overall hygiene and safety of a food service operation.
Our dedicated page about food banks provides a comprehensive explanation of this offer. Additionally, we are always here to provide assistance and address any inquiries via phone or email.