This diploma program provides training for employment as a Food Service Worker or for those 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.
The College 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 always supervised by a placement host, observing all workplace and school safety and security procedures, dressing appropriately for the placement experience, interacting with the placement staff respectfully, courteously, enthusiastically and learning and asking questions about the work placement staff’s jobs, environment, and daily routine.
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.
Note: Although not an admission requirement, Hepatitis B immunization is strongly recommended, since it is required by many employers
There is no exemption for any of the Theory courses; however, students who are working or have worked in a Canadian institutional food service environment may be exempt from all or part of the Work Placement. The student will require a letter from her or his employer(s) indicating the length of the employment, duties performed and general evaluation of the student’s abilities as a food service worker. The amount of credits will then be determent on an individual basis after an interview with the Program Director and a review of the employer letter(s).
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