Elevate your food hygiene standards: make sure your staff get the best in food hygiene training

Ensuring food hygiene through proper training is not only a regulatory requirement but also crucial for the safety and well-being of consumers. 

Effective training helps prevent foodborne illnesses, promotes best practices in food handling, and ensures compliance with local and national food safety regulations. 

Additionally, adhering to guidelines set by Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) can help businesses achieve high food hygiene ratings, which are vital for their reputation and success.

Expert insights from Natalie Stanton, Environmental Health Officer

We spoke with Natalie Stanton, an experienced Environmental Health Officer, who has developed her own Level 2 Food Hygiene course to assist food businesses with their food safety practices.

Natalie Stanton’s Professional Background

“I completed an MSc in Environmental Health at The University of Birmingham and a 12-month work placement at Chelmsford City Council. After qualifying as an Environmental Health Officer, I’ve worked with five local authorities, including two London Boroughs. I’ve also been a Food Safety Advisor to ExCeL London and have worked as an auditor and in-house trainer for various private clients.”

Inspiration behind the Level 2 Food Hygiene Course

“As an EHO, my priority is to ensure people genuinely understand how to work safely. Effective training goes beyond just obtaining a certificate; it must be engaging and memorable. Having taught food hygiene face-to-face for years, I’ve seen the benefits of interactive learning, especially when delivered by experts who can share real-life examples and stories.”

Curriculum development of the course

“I reviewed syllabuses from reputable online training providers and used my experience as an EHO to ensure comprehensive coverage of essential food safety topics. Peterborough City Council independently reviewed the course and provided ‘assured advice’, confirming that it meets the Level 2 Food Hygiene training standards.”

Key topics covered in the Level 2 Food Hygiene Course

• Food safety overview

• Food safety hazards

• Refrigeration, cooling, and cold-holding of foods

• Cooking, reheating, and hot-holding of foods

• Safe food storage

• Food safety management

• Food handlers and personal hygiene

• Cleaning and disinfection

• Food premises and equipment

• Food safety law

“As an EHO and educator, helping food businesses achieve high food hygiene ratings is incredibly rewarding. Positive feedback from clients who attain a 5-star Food Hygiene Rating motivates me to make food safety training as simple and engaging as possible. This dedication helps businesses not only comply with regulations but also thrive.”

What sets this course apart?

“The unique selling point of this course is that it is created and delivered by an Environmental Health Officer. Learning from an EHO ensures that food handlers understand what EHOs look for during inspections and how to achieve high food hygiene standards.”

Accessibility and engagement

The course is accessible on various devices, including mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and computers, with subtitles provided. It is suitable for all levels, even those with no prior food handling experience. The course videos can be watched multiple times, and there are unlimited free retakes of the exam if needed.

Natalie also plans to develop more food safety-related courses in the future, such as allergen awareness and Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene for Catering.

Food safety training is essential for food handlers across the industry. The Level 2 Food Hygiene course takes around 2-3 hours to complete and is designed to meet the requirements of various environments, from restaurants to home caterers, with prices starting at £19.80. 
For more information and to sign up for the Level 2 Food Hygiene course, visit our site here.