So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Friday, November 15, 2013

Improving Competence With Servsafe Training

By Bonnie Contreras


National Restaurant Association administers Servsafe training to persons working in the food industry. Certificates are issued upon completion of various modules depending on the segment of the industry one is serving. The program has received the accreditation from ANSI and the Conference for Food Protection. It raises the profile of anyone working in the food business. Food joints and restaurant managers are required to have completed the course.

With a dynamic market that experiences changes on regular basis, content for the course is also bound to change. It is improved to make food handling and operation environment safer. Towards this end, the syllabus covers food borne illnesses and dangerous pathogens contained in food. Poisoning that result from biological contamination is covered in depth. This is alongside shellfish poisoning and problems associated with food allergens.

The syllabus also covers prevention of illnesses and health complications that are likely to emanate from food handling. Preventive measures and necessary steps to ensure alertness are highlighted. They begin at the point of purchase to how all food items should be received. Observations that need to be made to ensure that the food is in good condition are indicated. The aim is to ensure that food handlers are aware of the condition of all food items at each stage and can take necessary measures.

Tutors are keen to emphasis necessary steps that must be taken during preparation. The module discusses preparation equipment, food condition and the general environment. This awareness is aimed at safeguarding against contamination because surfaces are unhygienic. Preparation conditions are likely to lower the quality of any food. Some of the signs to watch out for include color changes due to unhealthy exposure. It is possible to have some food elements reacting with their preparation surfaces.

Preparation material and equipment affect the quality of food. The course ensures that the right chopping boards are used in such a way that does not compromise unhealthy chips are not introduced into cooking pots. A lot of changes are likely to happen after the food is prepared especially during holding. A few sessions ensure that the participant understands the best equipment for each food type and how to conserve vital nutrients.

The likelihood of introducing pathogens in cooked foods during serving is high if proper measures are not taken. There are guidelines on what should be done to achieve high quality hygiene standards. Sanitation guidelines for facility and equipment are discussed. Participants are introduced to revolutionary food safety management systems. Other inclusions into the curriculum are pest control and general food safety.

Provision of quality services for the food industry depends on the level of competence and commitment displayed by employees. They are trained on how to maintain high standards all the time and work efficiently in the industry. The management understands the best way to ensure that employees are healthy through regular screening. Incentives and motivation given in the industry are also explained.

Servsafe training is delivered through comprehensive and professionally prepared material that can either be studied online or in face to face sessions. The materials are simple and easy to follow. It is a course that is recognized at federal, state and local level. It also covers the needs of beverage and alcohol handlers.




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