Training Programs for Different Foodservice Audiences

The foodservice industry is a very diverse industry.  It is important that training programs be developed to meet the specific needs of a particular foodservice audience.  To date, programs have been developed for the following audiences:

• Child Care Workers
• Chinese-speaking Foodservice Workers
• Food Handlers Working at Congregate Nutrition Sites
• Foodservice Managers -- English, Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic
• School HACCP -- North Carolina Schools
• School HACCP -- South Carolina Schools
• Spanish-speaking Foodservice Workers
• Temporary Foodservice Workers

Other Resources

• Bioterrorism -- The ALERT initiative is intended to raise the awareness of state and local government agency and industry representatives regarding food defense issues and preparedness
• Certification exams -- a description of what certification means and links to the three ANSI-recognized certification exams.
• Examples of foodborne illness outbreaks -- selected examples of foodborne illness outbreaks taken directly from the Bad Bug Book to help convey the fact that foodborne illness really does occur.
• Food Safety Music -- food safety parodies that can be used to make training fun and interactive.
• SC Food Establishment Regulations
• U.S. Food Code vs. South Carolina Foodservice Rules
• Summary of the 2005 U.S. Food Code
• ServSafe Certification Exam -- processing instructions and FAQs
• Training Tips -- an overview of how to conduct an effective food safety training program

If you have questions, contact Dr. Angela Fraser, Associate Professor/Food Safety Education Specialist, Clemson University, Clemson, SC.

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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