New Online Course: Level 2 Food Safety in Retail
Level 2 Food Safety in Retail Training is now available online.
This IIRSM-approved course provides the knowledge needed to work in entry-level food retail roles.
It ensures staff understand how to maintain hygiene, manage allergens and follow systems based on the industry-standard HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) framework.
Meeting this training standard is a legal requirement for all employees who prepare, handle or serve food in retail settings – making it essential for ensuring compliance and maintaining high food hygiene ratings.
Why Is Level 2 Food Safety in Retail Training Important?
Food retailers are legally required to ensure that staff who prepare, handle or serve food receive appropriate food safety training. For entry-level employees in delis, cafes, convenience stores, bakeries and other businesses that serve food to go, Level 2 food safety is the accepted standard.
This IIRSM-approved Level 2 Food Safety in Retail course provides the essential knowledge needed to work with food. It explains how systems based on the HACCP framework keep food safe to serve, plus the requirement to manage allergens and prevent cross-contamination. It also covers key practices for food retailers such as temperature control, stock rotation and date marking.
Providing this training strengthens food safety standards across your business and supports compliance. Every successful trainee receives an IIRSM-approved digital certificate that can be used as evidence of knowledge during inspections.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is ideal for:
- Food Retail Workers
- Food Stall Owners and Workers
- Counter Assistants in Cafés, Delis and Bakeries
- Supermarket and Convenience Store Workers
- Baristas and Café Staff
- Butchers and Fishmongers
What Will Trainees Learn?
By the end of this course, trainees will understand:
- UK food safety standards and requirements for retailers
- How to apply HACCP principles to food safety management
- Requirements to manage and label allergens in food products
- Routines for handwashing, using protective equipment and other hygiene essentials
- How to store and manage stock to prevent unsafe food from being sold
- How to clean work areas effectively and what to record for compliance
Course Outline
To read the complete course outline, click here.
How to Get Started
Need a straightforward way to train your staff in safe food handling and hygiene?
Enrol in Level 2 Food Safety in Retail Training. Strengthen compliance and ensure your workers have the essential knowledge needed for their role.
Need more information?
For more details about this course, please contact us.
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