Level 2 Award in Food Safety Catering
The Level 2 Award in Food Safety Catering offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in maintaining safe and hygienic catering operations. Learners study foodborne hazards, personal hygiene, HACCP, temperature control, cross-contamination, allergen management, cleaning and s...
About this qualification
The Level 2 Award in Food Safety Catering offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in maintaining safe and hygienic catering operations. Learners study foodborne hazards, personal hygiene, HACCP, temperature control, cross-contamination, allergen management, cleaning and safe food service.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Food Safety in Catering
- Catering Food-Handler Responsibilities
- Microbiological Hazards
- Foodborne Pathogens
- Cross-Contamination Risks
- Contamination-Control Measures
- Food Poisoning Prevention
- Personal Hygiene
- Protective Clothing
- Illness Reporting
- HACCP in Catering
- Critical Control Points
- Food Preparation Safety
- Cooking and Cooling
- Safe Food Service
- Temperature Control
- Cleaning and Disinfection
- Pest Prevention
- Allergen Management
- Cross-Contact Prevention
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Catering Personnel
- Restaurant and Café Staff
- Hotel Food-Service Personnel
- School and Hospital Kitchen Staff
- Catering Supervisors and Team Leaders
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop catering-specific food-safety competence.
- Improve contamination control.
- Strengthen HACCP awareness.
- Improve safe food preparation and service.
- Develop allergen-management knowledge.
- Strengthen cleaning and hygiene practices.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination and practical demonstration.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers and hygiene-practice checks.
- Total Questions: 40 theory questions plus 1 practical assessment.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 1 day (6–8 hours total).
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