Sprott Shaw College is offering a FOODSAFE Level 1 course in 100 Mile House on March 28.
Local satellite campus manager Diana Badke says the college is able to offer the course locally for $90 fee (includes textbook and taxes), thanks to local support from Horton Ventures.
Anyone who handles food can benefit, but especially those who serve or prepare food for the general public, she explains.
Some who work in the British Columbia food service industry, such as operators of establishments that serve food, and certain employees, are required to have valid FOODSAFE certification.
Badke notes people who are the “chief cook-and-bottle washers” at home, those who prepare food for volunteer work, and numerous others can help ensure the heath and safety of their families, friends or customers by taking the course.
FOODSAFE Level 1 is a food handling, sanitation and work safety course designed for front line food service workers such as cooks, servers, bussers, dishwashers, and deli workers. The course covers important food and worker safety information, including food-borne illness, receiving and storing food, preparing food, serving food, cleaning and sanitizing.
The course will be held at Community Employment Services, 808 Alpine Ave., on March 28, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
For more information or to register, contact Diana at 778-482-1262 or e-mail to dianab@sprottshaw.com.
