Academic titleCIEH Level 2 Food Safety in Catering
Course descriptionGeneral information
This one day course is an ideal introduction or refresher into the basic hygiene requirements for those working with food. The aim of the course is to learn how to work in a hygienic manner that prevents contamination and protects customers from food poisoning.
The course also covers key aspects of current legislation, good practice and food safety. The course is suitable for anyone wishing to gain knowledge and understanding of preparing and serving safe food. The course programme enables employers to meet the legal requirements for all food handlers to receive basic food hygiene awareness.
Course content
* Introduction to food hygiene
* Causes of food poisoning
* Bacteriology
* Food contamination
* Prevention of food poisoning
* Personal Hygiene
* Temperature control and food storage
* Cleaning and disinfection
* Pest control
Teaching and assessment
The course involves a multiple choice exam paper leading to a Chartered Institute of Environmental Health qualification.