Food Safety: Level 2 (UK)

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Updated 01 Jan 2026 Certificate7 Ratings

In this course, we’ll be focusing on food safety in adult social care settings, and why safe food practices are essential for anyone involved in preparing, cooking, reheating, cooling, storing, or serving food as part of their role.

Content

6 Units • 11 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
2 Questions
Food Hazards and Foodborne Illness
2 Questions
Personal Hygiene and Workplace Behaviour
2 Questions
Safe Food Handling, Preparation and Temperature Control
2 Questions
Cleaning, Disinfection, Waste and Allergen Management
1 Question
Conclusion
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Recognise why food safety is vital in adult social care settings.

2

Understand your role and responsibilities as a food handler.

3

Identify common food safety hazards and how contamination occurs.

4

Understand how foodborne illness develops and how it can be prevented.

5

Apply good personal hygiene and safe workplace behaviours.

6

Follow safe food handling and temperature control practices from delivery to service.

7

Manage food allergens safely to protect people with allergies and special dietary needs.

Who it's for:

Anyone involved in preparing, cooking, reheating, cooling, storing, or serving food as part of their role in adult social care.

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