Food Hygiene Training Courses

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1 Gloucester City Council Food Hygiene Training Courses 2013 Food Safety Level 2 Award Food Safety in Catering Safer Food, Better Business Coaching February - November 2013

2 Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health certifies the Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering. The award provides a recognised national standard and will benefit anyone working in a situation where food is prepared, cooked and served. It is relevant to all catering operations such as pubs, clubs, hotels and guest houses, restaurants, day nurseries, fast-food outlets and care and nursing homes. The course comprises 1 full day of lectures, videos and group exercises. At the end of the course there is a short written test. The qualification focuses on eight key areas: The Law Food safety hazards Refrigeration, chilling and cold holding of foods Cooking, hot holding and reheating of foods Food handling Principles of safe food storage Cleaning Food premises and equipment Training can be provided in languages other than English if required, or taken as an oral test. Please contact us for details. The course is being offered to Gloucester based businesses for 47 per candidate, and 59 per candidate for all others. Refreshments are included, although lunch is not included in this price. A booking form is attached. Please complete and return with payment to reserve a place.

3 Courses are held at Oxstalls Tennis Centre, Longford on the following dates: Monday 4th February Tuesday 23rd April Wednesday 19th June Tuesday 23rd July Tuesday 10th September Thursday 10th October Wednesday 13th November Thursday 23rd January DATES Candidates attending the Level 2 course need to provide photographic ID before starting. If you have 6 or more members of staff that require training, the course may be held at your premises. Please ask for details. Help with accessing this information For large print versions or help with other accessibility issues that you may have with this document:

4 Receipt number no: Booking Form Level 2 Food Hygiene Award Please complete this form and return to the address overleaf, enclosing the appropriate fee. Please make cheques payable to Gloucester City Council. Places are limited. To check for availability: Tel: Fax: heretohelp@gloucester.gov.uk Name:... Address: Postcode:... Telephone:... Date of course: Business name:... If this date is not suitable give an alternative:... Course details and materials will be sent prior to the course date. NB: Cancellation must be notified within 7 days of the course start date for a full refund to be given.

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6 Additional training Safer Food Better Business (SFBB) coaching From January 2006, all food businesses are required to have a Food Safety Management System (FSMS) in place. In smaller caterers this requirement is fulfilled by using a Safer Food Better Business pack. The business must be able to show what they do to ensure the food they serve is safe to eat. If you would like some training on the Safer Food Better Business pack, contact the Food Team on for more information. E Coli training The Food Standards Agency issued new guidance to prevent the spread of E Coli 0157:H7 in This applies to all food businesses handling raw and cooked food. We are organising training days in These will be 2 hours long. If you are interested contact the Food Team on If you would like more information there is a question and answer document on the Food Standards Agency website. enforcement/crosscontaminationqanda.pdf Pre-opening advice If you are considering opening your own business and would like some advice on structure, surfaces, layout, handling practices, record keeping or training. We offer a pre-opening advice visit to ensure you are complying with food safety laws and to help you achieve the highest food hygiene Rating Score of 5. If you would like an advice visit call the Food Team on City_ Environmental Health Gloucester City Council Herbert Warehouse, The Docks, Gloucester, GL1 2EQ T: