FOODSAFE LEVEL 1 COURSE
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The goals of the FOODSAFE Level 1 course are to:
- Train individuals to become responsible food handlers in the food industry by using safe food handling methods and food preparation techniques
- Promote worker health and safety
The objectives are to:
- Emphasize food safety in a fast-paced, growth industry
- Encourage prevention of foodborne illness
- Protect the public and workers from harm
- Apply safe procedures for receiving, storing, preparing and presenting food
- Reduce common errors in handling potentially hazardous foods
- Create an awareness of the Top Six job hazards and techniques for reducing risk of injury and illness
UNITS OF STUDY
The units of study address the following topics:
- Introduction to FOODSAFE
- Food Service Illness and Injury
- Receiving and Storing Food
- Preparing Food
- ServingFood
- Cleaning
- Review and Examination
Duration 8hrs
Reference: www.foodsafe.ca
