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Food Service Worker

This diploma program provides training for anyone seeking employment as a Food Service Worker or for those people already in the industry who wish to upgrade or enhance their skills. The program covers both the theoretical and practical aspects of food preparation, nutrition, basic therapeutic diets, sanitation practices, meal service, effective communication and customer service. The program has been designed to meet the requirements set by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for staff employed as food service workers in long-term care environments.

Modules

Institutional Food Service / Role of the Food Service Worker
Communication Skills for the Food Service Worker
Sanitation and Safety
Quantity Food Preparation
Nutrition and Health
Medical Emergencies
Job Search and Career Development
Work Placement

Clinical Placement The College also arranges 140 hours of work placement in the food services department of a long term care facility, hospital, school or other institution that prepares and serves food in large quantity. Activities performed will vary depending on the placement site, however, key responsibilities include being supervised by a placement host at all times, observing all workplace and school safety and security procedures, dressing appropriately for the placement experience, interacting with the placement staff respectfully, courteously, and enthusiastically and learning and asking questions about the work placement staff’s jobs, environment and daily routine.

Career Opportunities

Food Service Workers (also called Dietary Aide, Food Service Helper and Food Preparer) commonly find employment in long-term care facilities, acute care hospitals, special care homes, integrated facilities, educational facilities, the hospitality industry and a variety of other settings.

Admission Requirements

Grade 12 (OSSD) or equivalent
If you are 19 years or older and do not have an OSSD or equivalent, a minimum passing score of 14 on the Wonderlic SLE entrance test.
Medical Certificate (free of communicable disease with up-to-date immunization status)
Negative Police Check (Vulnerable persons)

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