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Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety Course Online UK
Get certified with our Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Course Online UK, designed for food handlers working in catering, retail, manufacturing, and hospitality. Study at your own pace, complete your multiple-choice assessment online, and download your certificate instantly, with full UK compliance and recognised food safety training.
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Level 2 Food Hygiene Course
£12.50 + VAT £15.00 with VAT
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About This Level 2 Food Hygiene Course
Our Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Course Online UK is designed for food handlers working in catering, hospitality, retail, food manufacturing, and other food-related environments. This essential training course provides the knowledge needed to handle food safely, maintain high hygiene standards, and comply with UK food safety legislation.
Whether you work in a restaurant, café, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home, or food production setting, this course will help you understand your responsibilities for food safety and hygiene in the workplace. It is suitable for anyone who prepares, handles, cooks, or serves food as part of their job role.
This course is accredited by The CPD Group, EHO approved, and recognised by local authorities across the UK, including Scotland. It supports compliance with current food hygiene regulations and helps businesses demonstrate due diligence during food hygiene inspections.
By completing this Level 2 Food Hygiene Course, you will gain the confidence and practical knowledge required to work safely with food, reduce the risk of food contamination, and protect both customers and your business.
What You Will Learn
This Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Course provides comprehensive food safety training, helping learners understand the essential principles of safe food handling and hygiene practices in the workplace.
You will learn how to identify food safety hazards, prevent contamination, and follow safe working procedures to maintain high standards of hygiene.
Topics covered include:
- Food safety hazards, including biological, chemical, physical, and allergenic risks
- Safe food handling, preparation, cooking, cooling, and storage practices
- Preventing cross-contamination and food poisoning
- Personal hygiene requirements for food handlers
- Effective cleaning, disinfection, and waste management procedures
- Pest control and maintaining hygienic food premises
- Understanding UK food hygiene legislation and employer responsibilities
- The importance of HACCP and food safety management systems
This structured course helps learners build a strong foundation in food hygiene and safety, ensuring compliance with UK regulations while promoting safe food practices in any food business environment.
Select the courses you need and proceed to the online checkout. It’s fast and straightforward. Within seconds, your courses will be available in your account, ready for you to begin. You can also assign courses to staff.
Study online at your own pace, with the flexibility to fit learning around your schedule. You can pause at any time, and your progress will be saved, allowing you to return exactly where you left off whenever it suits you.
Pass your multiple-choice exam and receive your certificate instantly upon completion. Your certificate can be downloaded straight away and will also be sent to you by email.
Who Should Take This Level 2 Food Hygiene Course?
This course is ideal for anyone who prepares, handles, cooks, serves, or stores food as part of their job role. It provides essential food safety knowledge for staff working in all types of food businesses.
Food Handlers
For anyone involved in preparing, cooking, or serving food.
Kitchen Staff
For employees working in commercial kitchens, cafés, restaurants, and takeaways.
Catering Assistants
For staff working in catering environments, schools, care homes, and hospitality.
Food Production Operatives
For workers involved in food manufacturing, packing, or processing
Retail Food Workers
For those working in supermarkets, bakeries, delis, and other food retail businesses.
Bar and Waiting Staff
For employees handling food, drinks, or customer service within hospitality settings.
If you work with food in any environment, this Level 2 Food Hygiene Course provides the essential knowledge needed to handle food safely and comply with UK food safety regulations.
FAQs
Level 2 Food Hygiene Course FAQs
Find answers to common questions about our Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Course, including certification, course access, assessment, suitability, and online food hygiene training.
Is this Level 2 Food Hygiene course accepted by local authorities?
Yes. Our Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Course is EHO approved and accepted by local authorities across the UK as evidence of suitable food hygiene training for food handlers.
Who should take a Level 2 Food Hygiene course?
This course is ideal for food handlers, kitchen staff, catering assistants, hospitality workers, retail food staff, and food production operatives who prepare, handle, serve, or store food.
Is this course suitable for catering, retail and manufacturing?
Yes. The course is suitable for learners working in catering, hospitality, food retail, food production, food manufacturing, and other food handling environments.
How long does the Level 2 Food Hygiene course take?
Most learners complete the course in a few hours, but you can study at your own pace. Your progress is saved, so you can leave and return whenever it suits you.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Once you pass the multiple-choice assessment, your certificate is available instantly to download and is also sent to you by email. A professionally printed and posted A5 certificate is also available for £5 if you require a physical copy.
Is the exam included in the course price?
Yes. The course price includes access to the online training, the multiple-choice assessment, and your certificate. There are no hidden certificate fees.
Can I buy this course for staff or a team?
Yes. You can purchase courses for yourself, members of staff, or a team. This makes it suitable for businesses that need to train food handlers quickly and efficiently.
Is this course completed online?
Yes. The course is completed fully online, allowing learners to study from home, work, or any suitable device with internet access.