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Food Safety —

Preparation, Handling & Service

The global hospitality industry is impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic from closing restaurants, hotels, cruise ships to disrupting supply chains everywhere. This course will provide a general introduction to food safety as well as address specific information that food handlers and operators should know about this virus and how it spreads. Anyone who is involved with handling, preparing or serving food has an important role to play in limiting the risk to others.

Sample Video: Proper Handwashing

The Curriculum

6 Lessons | 30 Tasks | 3 Continuing Education Hours

Introduction to Food Safety

Introduction to food safety
Causes of foodborne illnesses
Types of pathogens
Keys to food safety

Handwashing

Introduction to handwashing
When to wash your hands
Proper handwashing

Buying Food

Buying food safely
Potentially hazardous food

Storing Food

Storing food safely
Storing food in the refrigerator
More refrigerator tips
Storing food in the freezer
Storing dry goods

Preparing Food

Preparing food safely
Cross-contamination
The danger zone
Cooking food thoroughly
Using thermometers

Cleaning Up

Cleaning and sanitizing for food safety
When to clean
Cleaning counters and cutting boards

Rouxbe has created an exceptional culinary training tool that can reach aspiring chefs on a scale not previously thought possible.

Marcus Samuelsson

Award-winning Author and Chef

Never in my four decades of culinary education have I seen a resource with Rouxbe's potential to transform the way students learn.

Richard Grausman

C-CAP Founder and James Beard Award Winner

There is no better online resource for learning and practicing cooking skills and techniques than Rouxbe.

Chef Robert LeCrom

Executive Chef, The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

What is Rouxbe?

A team of world-class chef educators and former culinary school executives dedicated to teaching culinary technique to our students around the world – completely online. With an online learning platform that optimizes the learning experience through video, assessments, and instructor interaction, students are able to advance their culinary skills and knowledge any time, anywhere and on any device.

Gain confidence in the kitchen with classic and next-generation culinary knowledge

Learn on your schedule – without moving, quitting your job or paying high tuition fees

Recognized by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation as a quality program