HSP 270 Safety and Health in Foodservice

Fall

This course focuses on guidelines for making informed food choices as well as safe food handling and preparation techniques. For the first component, students will analyze nutritional claims and fads, will learn to interpret labels, and will explore the source, farming, and preservation methods of various foods. The second component of this course examines the practices and processes associated with preparing and serving food to reduce risk of contamination and illness. Students will learn how to control for common foodborne illness-causing pathogens. Focus will be given to federal, state, and municipal regulations for professional food service operations. Students must pass a National Sanitation Certification Examination to receive credit.

3 credit hours