Food Safety - Retail (Level 2)

By law, businesses are required to ensure that employees involved in food handling are properly trained in food safety practices.

This 1 day Ofqual regulated Food Safety in Retail course is suitable for anyone working
in food retail, where food is prepared, cooked and handled.

This essential course covers vital food safety skills and is designed to empower employees to properly protect themselves, their customers and their business from the dangers of poor food handling practices.

1 Day

Ofqual Regulated

Recomme­nded every 3 years

What does this course cover?

  • ● The importance of food safety
    ● Food safety legislation and legal responsibilities
    ● Types of contamination
    ● Food poisoning and other illnesses
    ● An introduction to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
    ● Personal hygiene
    ● Design of premises and equipment
    ● Cleaning and disinfection
    ● Waste disposal
    ● Pest control
    ● Stock control procedures
    ● Food spoilage
  • ● Safe food handling practices, including:
  • ○ Time and temperature control
  • ○ Cooking and reheating
    ○ Chilling and cooling
    ○ Freezing
    ○ Hot holding
    ○ Displaying food
  • ○ Temperature measuring devices
    ○ Food preservation
    ○ Storage

Why Choose First on Scene?

All of our food safety courses are delivered by professionals that have years of industry experience, meaning that our training is of the highest standard.  

Our trainers draw on their experience to make courses fun, engaging and, most importantly, memorable. 

 This ensures that learners leave with the confidence and vital skills needed to perform their roles safely and effectively. 

Book a Course Today

To book a course today or to discuss your requirements, simply call our team on 03303 112 199.

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"The feedback I get from my team is always extremely positive and the trainers manage to inject some humour into what can be a very dull subject as I always hear laughing coming from the training room! I would definitely recommend First on Scene Training as your first aid training provider!" Emma Vithlani, Mind
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"First on Scene’s training was excellent and the feedback from the clinical and admin staff was extremely positive." Maria Lawton, Practice Manager at Hall Green Surgery
"First on Scene are always very polite on the phone and extremely helpful when we have queries. I find their services very efficient with joining instructions coming minutes after putting the phone down. I would definitely recommend First on Scene and will continue to use their service for any first aid training in the future." Danielle Hunt, Learning & Development Coordinator at Leeds Building Society