Food Safety 101

Service Description

Food Safety 101 is a practical, plain-language introduction to the rules, routines and responsibilities of working in a commercial food environment. Designed for new food entrepreneurs, commissary kitchen members and teens preparing for food-service employment, this course helps participants understand what food safety looks like during a real production day – not just what the terminology means on a test. Participants will learn about: Handwashing and glove use Cross-contamination prevention Food allergies Cleaning versus sanitizing Safe food storage Time and temperature control Labeling and date marking Commercial kitchen workflow Inspection readiness Workplace expectations and professional conduct Personal hygiene and illness reporting For new food businesses, the course also introduces the licensing, insurance, documentation and operational considerations involved in moving from a home kitchen or business idea into commercial production. For teens, the same core curriculum is adapted to prepare students for entry-level food-service work, including kitchen safety, sanitation, reliability, teamwork, customer service and following production instructions. This course is ideal for anyone who wants to feel more confident before beginning commercial kitchen work or enrolling in an accredited food-manager certification program. Participants receive a certificate of course completion from The Family Farm Kitchen Academy. Food Safety 101 is an educational and orientation course. It is not a state-issued food-handler certificate, Certified Food Protection Manager credential, ServSafe certification or substitute for any required government training, examination, permit or license.