Course objectives
To provide delegates with a firm grasp of the importance of food safety and knowledge of the systems, techniques and procedures involved, as well as controlling food safety risks.
Who should attend
Anyone working in a catering, manufacturing or retail setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled.
Course content
Session 1: Introduction to food safety.
Session 2:Understanding food safety laws
Session 3:Food safety hazards
Session 4:Taking temperatures
Session 5:Refrigeration, chilling, and cold holding of foods
Session 6:Cooking, hot holding, and re-heating of foods
Session 7:Food handlers
Session 8:Principles of safe storage
Session 9:Cleaning
Session 10:Food premises and equipment
Background
You need food safety training if you work in catering, the food trade, your own food business or your own catering company even if the business is very small.If you’re running your own catering business, you need to understand food hygiene laws and regulations and you must register with your local authority. Your local authority will check if you’ve an up-to-date food safety or food hygiene training certificate.Our team of experienced, competent and supportive tutors can help you achieve your food safety qualification. We’ll give you expert tuition and guidance.
What Next
If you are in charge of catering at your workplace, for example a manager, supervisor etc. you should consider progressing to our Level 3 Award in Food Safety.