Empower Employees Through Food Safety Training Food allergies are not the only dietary restriction you will be asked to accommodate in your establishment. Most Americans have participated in some form of restricted diet in their lifetime. Not all restricted diets have weight loss in mind, either. They can be for religious, medical, or even ethical […]
January Cartoon: How to Keep Ready-to-Eat Food Safe
In 2013 and 2014, the FDA collected data on behaviors in restaurants that often lead to food safety problems. Investigators found that about 40% of all fast-food restaurants were not cleaning and sanitizing properly. And just over 60% of full-service restaurants also had problems with cleaning and sanitizing. That means about half of all restaurants that […]
Stand-Up Training: Emergency Preparedness for Food Service
Empower Employees Through Food Safety Training Sometimes you can plan ahead for an emergency. Other times, you and your employees will have to respond to a spontaneous event. In both cases, it’s important to have an emergency plan in place so your employees know exactly what to do to keep themselves and your customers safe. […]
How to Handle Pork Safely
Pork was first introduced to the United States in the early 16th century, when the explorer Hernando de Soto brought hogs to Florida. It gained an important place in the United States diet in the 1800s, when manufacturers began salting pork to help it last longer. At that time, salt pork became the country’s staple […]
Server Tip: How to Slow Alcohol Service
Drinking alcohol can be a fun way to celebrate, connect with friends, and relieve stress. When that alcohol buzz kicks in, though, it can be hard to decide when enough is enough. Intoxication tends to impair a person’s judgment. That poor judgment can lead to disaster, especially when someone drives away. That’s where you come […]
How to Thaw and Cook Turkey and Ham
Are you hosting a holiday party this year? As you think about your dinner menu, make sure you plan ahead for how you will thaw and cook the meat. When food is thawed incorrectly, foodborne germs can multiply to dangerous levels and cause people to get sick — and you don’t want to invite foodborne […]
Stand-Up Training: Thawing Food
Empower Employees Through Food Safety Training Thawing is a necessary step when working with food. It’s important to do it correctly to keep food safe and customers healthy. Use this training to teach your employees why thawing is important and how to do it properly. Learning Objectives You may choose to read these learning objectives […]
How to Get Your California Food Handlers Card
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 48 million people get sick after eating contaminated food in the United States every year. Of that number, approximately 3,000 people are in California. As a food worker, you play a critical role in keeping food safe from contamination. And you’re not alone. As of […]
November Cartoon: 5 Times You Should Always Wash Your Hands
Washing your hands regularly can feel like a chore sometimes — but it’s always worth the extra 20 seconds of your time. Handwashing helps keep you and the people around you healthy Handwashing helps keep you healthy by cleaning your hands of germs. Good hand hygiene plays a major part in protecting you from getting […]
Stand-Up Training: Food Worker Personal Hygiene
Empower Employees Through Food Safety Training Good personal hygiene helps prevent contamination when working with food. Washing your hands, putting on gloves, and wearing appropriate clothing are all part of good personal hygiene. Learning Objectives You may choose to read these learning objectives with your employees as a part of the stand-up training. After this […]