Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering (RQF)
Essential food hygiene training for anyone who prepares, serves, or handles food.
Essential food hygiene training for anyone who prepares, serves, or handles food
This one-day accredited course provides food handlers with the knowledge and confidence to maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene in any catering or hospitality environment.
Designed for chefs, kitchen staff, care workers, school teams, and anyone involved in food preparation, it covers the key principles that prevent contamination, protect customers, and ensure compliance with UK food safety law.
Course Details
- Duration: 1 day (minimum 6 hours)
- Awarding Body: Highfield Qualifications
Assessment
- Multiple-choice exam (in-person or e-assessment)
- Certification validity: 3 years
Core skills and knowledge for safe food handling
Learners will gain a clear understanding of how to work safely with food, recognise potential hazards, and follow best practice for hygiene and cleanliness.
Key topics include:
• The importance of personal hygiene in food handling
• Cleaning, disinfection, and waste management
• Controlling contamination and allergens
• Temperature control and storage
• Food preparation, cooking, and hot holding
• Legal duties and documentation for compliance
Assessment: Multiple-choice exam (in-person or e-assessment)
Certification validity: 3 years
Practical training that's relevant to your workplace
This course focuses on the real-life challenges that catering and hospitality teams face every day — from managing allergens to avoiding cross-contamination during busy service. Through discussion and practical examples, learners build skills they can apply immediately in their own kitchens and work areas.
Why choose Influence 360 Training & Consultancy for Food Safety
• Accredited by Highfield Qualifications
• Practical focus on real food service environments
• Flexible delivery at your site or our Newcastle venue
• Experienced tutors with hospitality and catering backgrounds
• Compliant with all environmental health and audit standards
Learn in the format that fits your team
The course can be delivered as a full-day classroom session or taken online through our Qualify at Home option for individuals or small teams.
Delivery options:
• 1-day classroom course (on-site or at our venue)
• Remote e-assessment option
• Group and individual bookings available