Food Hygiene and Safety – Level 2
Anyone who handles or prepares food in a professional setting must follow clear food hygiene and safety standards. This Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety course provides essential training for staff working in catering, hospitality, care, retail, education, and any environment where food is prepared, handled, or served.
This course explains why food hygiene matters and how poor practice can lead to contamination, illness, and legal action. Therefore, learners gain a clear understanding of their responsibilities and how to apply safe food handling practices in day-to-day work.
The training covers key topics such as food safety hazards, personal hygiene, cleaning and disinfection, pest control, and legal duties. In addition, learners explore HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), the recognised system used to identify, control, and reduce food safety risks.
By the end of this Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety training, learners feel confident maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness. As a result, they can help prevent foodborne illness, protect public health, and ensure compliance with current food safety legislation.
What You Will Learn
- The importance of food hygiene and the legal requirements for food handlers
- Microbiological hazards and how bacteria cause food poisoning
- How to prevent foodborne illness through temperature control and proper food handling
- Contamination risks and how to reduce them (cross-contamination, allergens, chemical hazards)
- Understanding HACCP principles and how to apply them from food delivery to service
- Personal hygiene standards and responsibilities of food handlers
- Requirements for maintaining clean and hygienic food premises and equipment
- How to identify and control food pests
- Cleaning, sanitising, and disinfection procedures
- The role of food safety enforcement officers and inspection procedures
- Overview of UK food safety laws including the Food Safety Act 1990 and Food Hygiene Regulations 2006
Certification
All participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Level 2 accredited and nationally recognised food hygiene certificate.
Course Location & Service Areas
We deliver in-house training at your workplace or chosen venue, tailored to your needs and schedule. This flexible approach removes the need to send staff off-site for essential learning.
Our experienced trainers deliver courses across Manchester and Greater Manchester, supporting organisations throughout the North West.
We also provide on-site training throughout England, covering major cities, towns, and regions nationwide, including North England, South England, London, and Surrey.
For added flexibility, this course is also available remotely via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, making it ideal for teams based in multiple locations or working remotely.
Wherever and however the training is delivered, all sessions are led by experienced Prima Cura Training instructors and meet the same high standards.
