Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker prepares the students to work in the dietary departments of hospitals, long-term care facilities, retirement homes, group homes, and other healthcare settings. The program has been developed with the support and co-operation of health care facilities to prepare individuals for employment in food service in a health care setting. The students will acquire knowledge and skills that will enable them to become a valuable member of the dietary team.

Key Learning Outcomes and Skills

FSW program is designed with an aim to train students and provide required skills and knowledge for employment by hospitals and other health care establishments. They can also be hired by cafeterias, catering companies and other food service establishments. In some cases they often get work at restaurants, cafes, hotels, fast food outlets, cafeterias, hospitals etc. The knowledge and skills learned during the program are applied in these areas where they are expected to take up responsibility relevant to the position/title they have. The skills learnt during the entire length of the program are as required by the industry regulation.

Why this program?

There are numerous job opportunities for a person who has done the Food Service Worker Diploma. Food service supervisors supervise, direct and co-ordinate the activities of workers who prepare and serve food. They are employed by hospitals and other health care establishments and by cafeterias, catering companies and other food service establishments. Workers in this unit group include counter attendants, food preparers, kitchen helpers, food service helpers and dishwashers. Counter attendants and food preparers heat and finish cooking simple food items and serve customers at food counters. Kitchen helpers, food service helpers and dishwashers’ clear tables, clean kitchen areas, wash dishes, and perform various other activities to assist workers who prepare or serve food and beverages. They are employed by restaurants, cafes, hotels, fast food outlets, cafeterias, hospitals, and other establishments.