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CIEH LEVEL 2 AWARD IN FOOD SAFETY FOR CATERING

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DURATION

1 day

VENUE

Locations nationwide and/or client specific.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

This qualification will benefit anyone working in a situation where food is prepared, cooked and served. It is relevant to all catering operations - for example, pubs, hotels, restaurants, travel, contract catering, fast food outlets, in hospitals, care and nursing homes, schools, prisons, and armed forces.

COURSE CONTENT

Successful completion of the training programme and assessment will enable candidates to understand:

Introduction to food safety - The terminolgy used in food safety

The Law - The laws that apply to food businesses and food handlers, and should be able to describe, in general terms, the requirements of the current regulations

Food Safety Hazards - The concepts of food hazards and how the risk of food poisoning can be contained

Taking Temperatures - The importance of temperature controls and how to monitor product and equipment temperatures

Refrigeration, chilling and cold holding of foods - understanding how a reduction in storage temperature can minimise bacterial multiplication and an understanding of safe methods

Cooking, hot holding and re-heating of foods - The importance of high temperatures in the supply of safe food

Food Handlers - That food handlers can pose a risk to food safety

Principles of Safe Food Storage - The importance of utilising appropraite storage conditions for different types of food

Cleaning - The importance of cleaning in food catering premises

Food premises and equipment - The need for high standards for structure and equipment to promote good hygiene in food catering premises

 

TARGET AUDIENCE

Designed for all staff in a catering environment with food handling responsibilities.

PRE-COURSE PREPARATION

None required.

CERTIFICATION

Delegates who successfully complete the multiple choice assessment at the end of the course will receive a CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering certificate. It is recommended that certificates are renewed every three years.


 

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