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Back-to-School: Food safety training

Start the school year off by including food safety in your annual training meeting for school food service workers. Trainings are led by an Extension food safety educator. 

Food service workers will increase their food safety knowledge and confidence by participating in small group discussions, large group activities, and reviewing scenarios to apply the information.

How it works

The seminar will take approximately 2 hours

The first hour covers essential food safety information so employees understand the why and how behind safe practices. The second hour is customized to your specific training needs. Topics could be based on recurring violations during audits and inspections, rollout of a new procedure, or other priorities. 

Past training customizations have included, but are not limited to:

  • Food allergens due to an increasing number of students with unique needs
  • No cellphones while working
  • Time as a Public Health Control

Cost

$100

How to schedule your training

Complete the intake form below to schedule a seminar in August or September. Advance notice of 30 days is required for planning and scheduling. Contact Amy Johnston with question at [email protected] or 651-480-7704.

Intake form

Example schedule

Plan for 2 hours, but the training length can be adjusted based on your needs.

Hour 1

Review of food safety hazards, contamination risk factors, food safety controls and actions food service workers can use to minimize risks in your operation. 

Hour 2

Customized to your specific training priorities. As part of pre-training planning, you will be asked to provide copies of specific policies and procedures you want discussed. 

Instructors

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