Foodservice Trainings

ServSafe

A comprehensive food sanitation training program developed by the National Restaurant Association (NRA). Barnstable County offers a full 14-hour course designed for food service managers and staff A 5-year certification from NRA is awarded upon successful completion of an examination.

Food Handling is a Risky Business

This 2-hour training focuses on basic food safety concepts and ways to prevent foodborne illness through personal hygiene, time and temperature control and prevention of cross-contamination. This workshop is ideal for all levels of school foodservice staff.

HACCP Workshop

A workshop designed to help school food service staff successfully perform their roles in carrying out a HACCP plan. The workshop is ideal for supplementing employee training on the specific HACCP plan developed by the school food service operation.  

Healthy Edge

Building Healthy School Meals is a professional development program that educates school foodservice staff about many aspects of nutrition.  The program provides the educational background needed for cafeterias to offer nutritious and appealing meals that satisfy the dietary needs and food preferences of children. Additionally, this 10-hour program enables staff to earn 10 continuing education credits through the School Nutrition Association.