Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering Exam case studies
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering Exam · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering is an entry-level food safety qualification listed by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), one of the awarding organisations in this field. It is designed for people who handle, prepare or serve food in catering settings - restaurants, cafés, pubs, hotels, schools, care homes and contract catering - including new starters, front-of-house staff and supervisors who need a foundation in safe practice. The Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering Exam case studies are 5 cases and about 2,220 words.
1The Wedding Buffet and the Warm Van
A catering team is delivering a cold buffet for 120 guests at a village hall. The van is not refrigerated.
525 words, about 3 min2The New Starter with a Sore Throat
A restaurant has hired a new kitchen assistant, who starts on a busy Saturday. During induction, she mentions she has had a sore throat and a slight temperature for two days but says she feels well enough to work.
424 words, about 2 min3The Chopping Board and the Raw Chicken
During a lunch service, a chef uses a red chopping board to prepare raw chicken, then wipes it with a cloth and places it back on the rack. Ten minutes later, another chef picks up the same board to slice cooked ham for sandwiches.
443 words, about 2 min4The Fridge That Wasn't Cold Enough
A café's food safety management system is based on HACCP principles. The main under-counter fridge holds cooked meats, dairy desserts and open sauces.
408 words, about 2 min5The Allergic Guest and the Shared Fryer
A pub receives a booking for a party of eight, including a guest with a severe peanut allergy. The kitchen uses one fryer for chips, battered fish and breaded chicken.
420 words, about 2 min