Level 2 Food Safety - Retail
Food handlers and their employers have a legal duty to manage food safety in line with EU and UK legislation. These laws require that any food prepared, cooked, served or sold is safe for human consumption. Failure to follow food safety standards can lead to contamination, which may result in serious or potentially fatal consequences.
This Level 2 Food Safety – Retail course is designed to build on basic food safety knowledge and provide learners with a clear understanding of how food safety risks arise in retail environments and how they can be effectively controlled and prevented.
Course Overview
The course begins by outlining food safety legislation and the responsibilities of food handlers working in retail settings. It then examines common food safety hazards that can arise from delivery through to service.
Learners will explore methods of controlling risk, focusing on preventing contamination through good hygiene, safe handling procedures and effective cleaning routines. The course also highlights the importance of maintaining suitable premises, controlling pests and ensuring that staff follow correct food safety practices at all times.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Understand key food safety legislation and its application within a retail environment.
Identify hazards that can occur during delivery, storage, preparation and service of food.
Explain how contamination occurs and how it can be prevented.
Understand risk control measures used to maintain food safety.
Recognise the importance of pest control, premises hygiene and staff practices in food safety.
Who is this course for
This course is suitable for anyone working in a retail environment where food is prepared, cooked or handled. Typical settings include supermarkets, food retailers, convenience stores, delicatessens and other retail outlets selling food. It is ideal for staff with direct responsibility for food handling.
Recommended System Requirements
Recommended System Requirements
• Browser: Up to date web browser
• Video: Up to date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Further Progression
Learners who complete this course may wish to progress to Level 3 Food Safety or specialist training such as allergen awareness, supervising food safety or HACCP-based courses. These options are particularly suitable for those moving into supervisory or management roles within food retail.
Accredited by
CPD Approved, Gatehouse Awards, Institute of Hospitality, IIRSM
Course Cost
£20 +VAT