Special to the News-Sun
AVON PARK - A SafeStaff Foodhandler Certificate Program will be offered from 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 at Ridge Area Arc.
Anyone in the food service industry or those who are interested in working in the field and want to obtain a certificate can enroll in this class being taught by a Certified Professional Food Manager. Florida law requires that all food service employees be trained in an approved food safety program. A public food service establishment has 60 days from the date of hire to train their employees with a Florida approved food safety training program. This includes all employees responsible for food storage, preparation, display or any service of food and beverages.
The SafeStaff Foodhandler Training Program is the contracted program of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The class will cover the six mandated key food safety principles: 1. Ensuring proper personal hygiene; 2. Preventing cross-contamination; 3. Controlling time and temperature when handling food; 4. Proper cleaning and sanitizing; 5. The causes and effects of major foodborne illnesses; and 6. Ensuring proper vermin control.
A study guide will be provided and given to each student. A certificate and an original wallet card will also be presented to the students at the end of the class that will be valid for three years. A No. 2 pencil is needed for class.
Cost is $15 per student and must be paid in advance by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16. There will be no refunds for students not attending the class since books have to be ordered in advance but a substitution of another person can be made. Checks can be made payable to Ridge Area Arc and mailed to 120 W. College Drive, Avon Park, FL 33825 or stop by the office to make a payment. When submitting payment, include your name, birthdate, address and phone number. For more details, call 452-1295, ext. 124.
The class will be taught in Ridge Area Arc's training room at the workcenter, 120 W. College Dricw, Avon Park. Students must show up promptly at 5:30 p.m.
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