Level 2 Food Hygiene And Safety For Residential Care Homes 

All UK food handlers must undergo food safety training to ensure that the food they prepare and serve is safe to eat. Employers in food handling businesses have a legal obligation to ensure that both employees and volunteers are properly trained in food hygiene, so that they can carry out their roles safely and effectively. 

The Caredemy Basic Food Hygiene and Safety course provides general food safety information suitable for all food handlers. However staff working in the social care sector may need more specific information on safely preparing food in a care home.

The Caredemy Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Residential Care Homes course provides food safety and hygiene training which meets the appropriate regulations for UK food handlers in residential care settings.

Why is food safety important in residential care homes?

It is vital to maintain the highest standards of food safety and food hygiene in residential care homes. Food in care homes must always be safe to eat, as elderly and vulnerable residents are generally at higher risk of food poisoning. This could lead to dehydration, gastroenteritis and other serious health issues in an elderly person. 

Older people also tend to have weaker immune systems, which can leave them more vulnerable to infections such as E. coli. The risk of this can be reduced by implementing good food hygiene in care settings.

Effective food safety procedures will ensure that anyone who handles, prepares or serves food in the care setting complies with the relevant food hygiene and food safety standards. These procedures can also help to reduce food waste and improve profitability in the care setting.

Who is this food safety course suitable for?

This Level 2 Food Hygiene course for Residential Care Homes is appropriate for all staff who handle food within a residential care setting including chefs, cooks and kitchen assistants. It is also appropriate for anyone who serves food to residents, whether working as an employee or a volunteer.

Managers and supervisors who want to understand the principles underpinning food safety in care homes will also benefit from this course. 

The course is suitable for use both as induction training for new staff and ongoing refresher food hygiene training for existing residential care staff.

What does the Level 2 Food Hygiene for Residential Care Homes course cover?

After completing this course, learners will know the food hygiene regulations that apply to residential care settings and understand how to comply with them. They will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of safe food preparation and will also be able to instruct other staff and volunteers in the principles of good food safety.  

This course has a single unit covering a wide range of topics relating to food safety in care homes. Hygiene ratings and good hygiene practices are explained along with the steps that are required to avoid cross-contamination. Common food allergens and allergic reactions including anaphylaxis are also explained.

Cleanliness in the kitchen is covered, and learners will be instructed on how to manage food waste and pest control. The course also includes information on how to chill, freeze, defrost and reheat food safely. 

As well as providing information regarding suppliers, contractors and stock control, this course provides advice on handling gifted and donated food, which is an issue very specific to food hygiene in residential care settings. 

It will take approximately 1 hour to complete this food safety course for residential care homes. The course is followed by a multiple-choice exam with a 70% pass mark, and free exam resits are included in the course fee if required. 

Learners who successfully complete the course and exam will be awarded 1 CPD point and can download a free CPD-accredited Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.

Caredemy Food Hygiene online courses

Caredemy’s online academy offers a range of online food safety training courses. They are all CPD-accredited and are written by industry experts to meet the regulations for UK food handlers. In addition to this, we also provide a range of online care skills courses that meet the requirements of the CQC (Care Quality Commision).

Food hygiene online courses are a highly convenient way to fit this vital training into a busy schedule, which may be a particular concern to those working in the health and social care sector. Instant access allows you to get on with studying as soon as payment has been received and our online Learner Dashboard helps you to keep track of your progress. It also allows managers to monitor learners’ certification, helping them to maintain accurate staff training records ready for inspection time. 

We’re confident that you’ll be satisfied, so we offer a 14 day Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee on all Caredemy food hygiene online courses

To find out more about the Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Residential Care Homes course, you can visit the course page on our website or call our Student Support team on 0203 488 7599 to book your course over the phone. If you have any further queries, you can also email our Student Support team who will be happy to help.