VFOOD 005 - ServSafe® Food Handler

    Recent Professors
    Stephani Garcia
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    60 students
    Credits
    0
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course prepares students for employment in commercial and institutional food kitchens. It includes employee terminology, responsibilities, and training when preparing, handling, and serving food to the public. The course covers six key areas: basic food safety; good personal hygiene; controlling time and temperature; preventing cross-contamination; cleaning and sanitizing; and detailed food industry safety guidelines. It prepares students for the ServSafe® Food Handler Certification. Students may be awarded 2.5 high school elective credits if they pass the course with a 70% or better.