Food hygiene training

All food handlers are required to be trained, instructed and/or supervised to a level which matches the food handling that they are doing. Level 2 Food Hygiene training is the recommended standard for people involved in the handling of open high risk foods such as sandwiches and cooked rice, meat and vegetable dishes. There is also Level 1 and Level 3 training available for lower risk food handlers and manager/supervisors respectively.

Both face to face and online courses are available. You should make sure that you select a course which is related to the food handling you are involved in. Staff should supervised and instructed while at work in addition to any training courses that they undertake, this will help to ensure that they understand and are following any specific procedures that you have in place at your businesses.

You may be able to find a suitable course or trainer through one of the following organisations. Other providers are also available.

Contact Food and Safety

Email is the preferred method of contact. The team aim to respond within one working day.

Contact the food and safety team