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Catering & Hospitality Courses
L2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (CIEH)
Course Code: 2142
Duration : 1 dayThis introductory course covers the basic principles of food hygiene in a simple and interesting manner and is directed at those working in kitchens or undertaking first line duties in preparing, serving or retailing food.
We are pleased to offer this course in partnership with Environmental Health departments of Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and Sevenoaks District Council. This partnership provides the latest training with those directly responsible for environmental health. All training is delivered by specialist and fully qualified trainers who have commercial experience of the food industry and environmental health.
The qualification is designed for anyone working in a catering setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled. Typical environments may include:
- Pubs, hotels and restaurants
- Hospitals
- Care homes
- Schools
- Prisons
- A firm grasp of the importance of food safety and knowledge of the systems, techniques and procedures involved
- Understanding of how to control food safety risks (personal hygiene, food storage, cooking and handling)
- Confidence and expertise to safely deliver quality food to customers.
- Refreshment of this qualification is recommended at least every three years.
Course Content:
The course places a strong emphasis on the 4 Cs: Cleaning, Cooking, Cross contamination and Chilling. Monitoring controls, corrective actions and methods of reporting are examined as part of a food safety management system. The course will cover the following main topics:
- Legislation
- Food safety hazards
- Temperature control
- Refrigeration, chilling and cold holding
- Cooking, hot holding and reheating
- Food handling
- Principles of safe food storage
- Cleaning
- Food premises and equipment
- The course concludes with a one hour multiple choice exam.
Entry Requirements:
There are no formal entry requirements.Career Options:
CIEH Level 3 Award in Food Safety in CateringCourse Starting: Friday 04 May 2012 - Part Time - Folkestone
Course Starting: Saturday 05 May 2012 - Part Time - Tonbridge
Course Starting: Wednesday 23 May 2012 - Part Time - Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council
Course Starting: Friday 08 Jun 2012 - Part Time - Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Course Starting: Monday 25 Jun 2012 - Part Time - Tonbridge
Course Starting: Wednesday 18 Jul 2012 - Part Time - Sevenoaks District Council
Course Starting: Friday 27 Jul 2012 - Part Time - Folkestone
Course Starting: Tuesday 14 Aug 2012 - Part Time - Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council
Course Starting: Saturday 01 Sep 2012 - Part Time - Tonbridge
Course Starting: Tuesday 18 Sep 2012 - Part Time - Sevenoaks District Council
Course Starting: Friday 28 Sep 2012 - Part Time - Folkestone
Course Starting: Thursday 11 Oct 2012 - Part Time - Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Course Starting: Monday 29 Oct 2012 - Part Time - Tonbridge
Disclaimer:
This course information sheet describes courses and services offered by K College. Although great care has been taken in its compilation, it is for guidance only and does not form part of a contract with any individual and/or organisation. K College will take reasonable steps to provide courses and services in the manner described but reserves the right to modify or withdraw any courses or services. Some courses may not run if the College receives an insufficient number of enrolments. Please note that the fee and session information given above only applies to the academic year specified and is subject to change for subsequent years.
Errors and Omissions Excluded.
This course information sheet describes courses and services offered by K College. Although great care has been taken in its compilation, it is for guidance only and does not form part of a contract with any individual and/or organisation. K College will take reasonable steps to provide courses and services in the manner described but reserves the right to modify or withdraw any courses or services. Some courses may not run if the College receives an insufficient number of enrolments. Please note that the fee and session information given above only applies to the academic year specified and is subject to change for subsequent years.
Errors and Omissions Excluded.