Site catering assistant
No experience neededSite support services
£12.00–£14.00 per hour
Feeding thousands of workers, every day, for five years.
High volumeVery likely local
Issued by Various awarding bodies
Level 2 Food Hygiene
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
- Indicative cost
- £15–£80
- Valid for
- 3 years recommended
- Roles needing it
- 3
- Issuer
- Various awarding bodies
Costs are indicative and change. Confirm with the issuing body before booking anything.
How to get one
- Complete a short online or classroom course
- Pass the multiple-choice assessment
Worth knowing. Cheap, quick, done online in a few hours, and it materially improves your chances for thousands of catering roles. Best value certificate on this entire list.
Roles that need this
3 roles on the Universal Bedford project would typically require it.
Food & beverage assistant
No experience neededHospitality & food
£12.00–£13.50 per hour
The single largest job category in most resorts.
High volumeVery likely local
Kitchen porter
No experience neededHospitality & food
£12.00–£13.00 per hour
Entry-level kitchen role with a genuine progression path.
High volumeVery likely local
Level 2 Food Hygiene: common questions
- What is a Level 2 Food Hygiene?
- The basic food safety qualification for anyone handling food. It is issued by Various awarding bodies.
- Who needs a Level 2 Food Hygiene?
- Site canteen staff, food and beverage assistants, kitchen porters and anyone in resort catering. On the Universal Bedford project we list 3 roles that would typically require it, including site catering assistant, food & beverage assistant, kitchen porter.
- How do I get a Level 2 Food Hygiene?
- 1. Complete a short online or classroom course 2. Pass the multiple-choice assessment
- How much does a Level 2 Food Hygiene cost?
- Indicatively £15 to £80, depending on the provider and what is included. That is a market range rather than a quote — costs change and vary regionally, so confirm with Various awarding bodies or an approved provider before booking.
- How long does a Level 2 Food Hygiene last?
- 3 years recommended. Retake the course.
We do not sell training, do not take commission from providers, and are not affiliated with Various awarding bodies. This page is a plain-English summary — the issuing body is the authority.