Statutory & Mandatory Training
Food Safety and Hygiene (Level 2)
Food safety principles for care staff involved in meal preparation, storage, and service. Covers food hygiene regulations, allergen awareness, temperature control, cross-contamination prevention, and HACCP principles applied to care settings.
What You'll Learn
- UK food hygiene regulations and your legal responsibilities
- The 4 Cs of food safety: cleaning, cooking, chilling, cross-contamination
- Allergen awareness and the 14 major allergens
- Temperature control for safe food storage and service
- HACCP principles applied to care home kitchens and meal preparation
- Personal hygiene requirements for food handlers
Who This Course Is For
Care staff involved in meal preparation, serving food, or catering in residential care homes, day centres, or supported living.
CQC Quality Statement Mapping
This course supports evidence for the following CQC Single Assessment Framework quality statements:
- QS6 - Safe and effective staffing
- QS2 - Safe environments
Certificate of Completion
On completion, you'll receive a CPD-accredited certificate of completion with a unique verification code. This certificate can be added to your CPD portfolio and presented as evidence of competency during CQC inspections.
CPD Accredited Skills for Care Aligned CQC Mapped