Level 2 Food Safety for Retail Online Course

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By law, anybody who works with food must understand the principles of food hygiene and know how to keep food safe. This is essential for those who work in the retail sector of the food industry who must ensure that they protect their food from hazards and their consumers from harm.

This Level 2 Food Safety for Retail online course has been written by experts in the industry to ensure that you satisfy this legal requirement and know how to keep your customers safe. The content thoroughly covers topics relevant to food retailers, including how to identify food hygiene hazards, control contamination, and work in a way that ensures all food prepared, handled, and sold is safe to eat. 

Aims of the course

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• State the scope of the retail food sector
• Outline legislation regarding food safety in retail
• Describe the different types of contamination
• Identify the 14 food allergens and the symptoms of an allergic reaction
• Explain food poisoning and food borne illness, and list the causes and symptoms
• State correct storage and temperature monitoring procedures for different food products
• Recognise the three methods of cross contamination and how they are avoided
• Observe the strict personal hygiene standards required to produce and serve food safely
• Carry out effective cleaning and disinfection procedures
• Recognise signs of pest infestation and implement necessary control measures

Upon completion of this training, you will be confident in your food hygiene knowledge and have all the skills you need to keep people safe and comply with food hygiene law.

When will I get my food safety for retail certificate?

Once you have successfully passed the Food Safety for Retail course you will be able to download and print your certificate immediately. The certificate achieved can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit. 

Why train with us?

• 100% Pass Rate.
• Quick and easy to complete.
• Improve your career prospects.
• Learn valuable knowledge, skills, advice and guidance to help you achieve success.
• Study online from anywhere.
• Study at your own pace.
• Download and print your accredited CPD certificate on successful completion.

Course accreditations

Our Level 2 Food Safety for Retail course is accredited by the CPD Standards Office as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Additionally, this course has been independently reviewed and endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality and BIIAB. 

Bulk discounts

Bulk discounts are available on purchases of 10 or more courses.

If you wish to discuss a large individual order for this course, and/or would like to be invoiced in advance, please call our sales team on 0808 175 1269 to make an enquiry.

The European Union Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs requires all food handlers to be appropriately trained in how to carry out their roles safely.

This Food Safety in Retail Level 2 course is suitable for food handlers who sell food that is not necessarily consumed straight away. This includes, but is by no means limited to:

• Market stalls
• Farm shops
• Grocery stores
• Supermarkets
• Wholesalers

If you are a manager or supervisor in any of the above sectors, then our Level 3 Food Safety for Retail Course is more suitable for you.

Assessment: Upon completion of the course, learners will complete an end of learning assessment consisting of 20 questions. 70% of the questions will need to be answered correctly in order to pass and receive a certificate.

Accreditation: CPD awarding body.

Got any questions? Contact our course advisors by email or by phone on 0808 175 1269. We're happy to help!

Our training works on all devices including Mobile phones, IPad’s, Android tablets, Macs and PC’s.

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