Course syllabus
Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2 (Catering)
A practical course for anyone who prepares, cooks or serves food: kitchens, cafés, takeaways, pubs, food trucks and care settings. Plain English, short lessons and a quiz after every module.
Also in Spanish. The same 7 modules with video lessons narrated in Spanish, included in the price. Curso en español
- About 2 to 3 hours
- Works on any phone
- Free exam retake
- Instant PDF certificate
- QR verification page
The 7 modules
- 01
Food safety and the law
Everyone who handles food at work has a legal duty to keep it safe. Your employer must make sure you are trained, instructed or supervised in food hygiene to a level that matches your job.
- 02
Food safety hazards and contamination
A hazard is anything in food that could harm the person who eats it. There are four types, and your job is to stop each one getting into food.
- 03
Bacteria, food poisoning and temperature control
Most food poisoning is caused by harmful bacteria growing in food kept at the wrong temperature.
- 04
Personal hygiene and fitness to work
People are one of the main sources of harmful bacteria and viruses in food.
- 05
Cleaning, waste, pest control and premises
A clean kitchen removes the dirt, grease and food debris that bacteria and pests need.
- 06
Food allergens
For someone with a food allergy, a tiny amount of the wrong ingredient can cause a severe reaction or death.
- 07
From delivery to service, and HACCP basics
Food must be kept safe at every step, from the moment it arrives until it reaches the customer.
The final exam
- 30 multiple-choice questions
- Pass with 21 correct answers (70%)
- 45 minutes
- Unlocks once you have completed all 7 modules
- Didn't pass? See which modules to review and retake for free
Your certificate
Download it as soon as you pass. It shows your name, score, completion date, a recommended refresher date (3 years) and a QR code that anyone, such as an employer or inspector, can scan to check it online.
The certificate confirms completion of training. It is not a regulated qualification.