Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Course for Retail

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This Course at a Glance Acquire knowledge about food hygiene and safety in Retail food handling industries Identify the key factors involved in maintaining high standards of food safety in food Retail food handling industries Acquire knowledge about the main food safety legislations available Understand how food safety risks and hazards arise throughout different stages of processing, packaging, delivering, serving and storing Identity various contamination hazards that can affect food Learn about the impact of microorganisms on public health, which is one of the key causes of foodborne illnesses and food poisoning. Learn about foodborne illness and  food poisoning and ways to control and prevent it Understand how poor waste management is linked to improper food hygiene and safety Demonstrate the importance of effective pest control to manage and prevent food pests Learn to identify and resolve several risk areas and loopholes in the maintenance of internal and external parts of the work premisesLevel 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Course for Retail OverviewAll retail food businesses, by law, are required to comply with the established standards and legislations set out by The European Union Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 which encourages the implementation of food safety management systems to protect the health of consumers from any food-borne disease.  Noncompliance with proper food hygiene and safety protocols, as well as ineffective food safety protocols, can have lethal consequences causing the food to become contaminated. This course includes the most up-to-date UK and EU laws, rules, and regulations to ensure that you can comply with the requirements while maintaining food hygiene and safety standards that meet your position requirements.Employers and employees in the retail food industry who have direct contact with food, such as chefs, kitchen assistants, school nursery staff, or care home workers, should take this course to learn the foolproof process of handling food while taking safety precautions and maintaining hygiene.This Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Course for Retail provides a concise insight into the various methods and precautions related to food safety and helps you to understand the important role food safety and hygiene play in terms of maintaining brand identity. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to learn how to implement safe food practices to create a better working environment and decrease the risk of customers contracting a foodborne illness.Who should take this course?This comprehensive course is ideal and suitable for anyone working in a retail setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled.Typical environments may include: Pubs, hotels, restaurants; Supermarkets and retail environments; Food and drink manufacturers; Hospitals; Care homes; Schools;Whether you are looking to implement food safety and hygiene practices at your home or you are any professional, working in the capacity of chef, kitchen assistant, teacher, care worker, barista or nursery staff, this Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Course for Retail will set you up with the appropriate skills and knowledge to overcome hazards and risk associated to food handling.Entry Requirements There are no academic entry requirements for this Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Course for Retail course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds. However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection.Assessment MethodThis Level 2 Food Safety Course for Retail assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of each module, learners must answer MCQs to step into the next module. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 75%.