The purpose of this qualification is to provide caterers with knowledge of basic food safety practices and the content has been developed and distributed by the Sector Skills Council People 1st. Under UK legislation, anyone who handles food as part of their job role should be supervised and instructed and/or trained in food hygiene relevant to their work activity.

The Food Standards Agency regularly reports increases in the number of cases of food poisoning, which clearly demonstrates a requirement to improve food safety, which can be achieved if staff are properly qualified.

Aims and broad objectives of the qualification:

• To cover the legal requirements of food safety training
• To improve the general level of food safety in the catering environment

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Objectives:

• To help learners appreciate the importance of food safety and food safety procedures
• To ensure learners understand their responsibility for food safety within the workplace
• To make learners aware of the risks inherent in their own food handling activities which may include receiving and storing food, or preparing, cooking, holding and serving food
• To raise awareness of how food safety risks can be eliminated or reduced so that food is not contaminated

The EDI Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering consists of the following unit:

• Unit 1 – Food Safety for Catering