{"id":16903,"date":"2020-02-26T07:36:52","date_gmt":"2020-02-26T13:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/?p=16903"},"modified":"2020-03-06T17:24:01","modified_gmt":"2020-03-06T23:24:01","slug":"food-safety-training-for-seasonal-food-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/food-safety-news\/food-safety-training-for-seasonal-food-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Safety Training for Part-Time Employees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Food safety should not only be a food service establishment\u2019s top priority for patron&#8217;s health &#8211; but it affects the sales and continued patronage of an establishment. A single mistake by an untrained employee can cause a foodborne illness outbreak from a food service business and be a detriment to its&#8217; future success.<\/p>\n<p>By understanding and implementing recommended safe food handling practices on a day-today basis, food service establishments can not only reduce opportunities for contamination, but they can also strengthen their ability to respond effectively should a foodborne illness or an outbreak occur &#8211; so as not to lose customers and sales.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"  style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18933\" src=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/chef_cook_food_handler_manager_cfm_food_safety_illness_067_shutterstock_515247931.jpg\" alt=\"chef_cook_food_handler_manager_cfm_food_safety_illness\" width=\"1024\" height=\"744\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/chef_cook_food_handler_manager_cfm_food_safety_illness_067_shutterstock_515247931.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/chef_cook_food_handler_manager_cfm_food_safety_illness_067_shutterstock_515247931-125x90.jpg 125w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/chef_cook_food_handler_manager_cfm_food_safety_illness_067_shutterstock_515247931-250x182.jpg 250w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/chef_cook_food_handler_manager_cfm_food_safety_illness_067_shutterstock_515247931-768x558.jpg 768w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/chef_cook_food_handler_manager_cfm_food_safety_illness_067_shutterstock_515247931-324x235.jpg 324w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/chef_cook_food_handler_manager_cfm_food_safety_illness_067_shutterstock_515247931-696x506.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t<figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\" >\n\t\t\t<span class=\"media-credit\">Image Source: Shutterstock<\/span>\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t<\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<h3>Restaurant Teen Worker Statistics<\/h3>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/cps\/cpsaat18b.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" rel=\"nofollow\" >U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)<\/a>, restaurants employ about one-third of all working teenagers in the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>Roughly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/cps\/cpsaat18b.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" rel=\"nofollow\" >1.7 million teens (age 16-19) were employed<\/a> in the restaurant industry in 2018.<\/p>\n<p>For many teens, this is their first job experience. So, because it could be a teenager&#8217;s first job &#8211; and the temporary situation of seasonal employment &#8211; both are major reasons why providing proper training is essential to maintaining a food safe environment.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-18165\" src=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Restaurant-Workforce-Teenagers.jpg\" alt=\"Restaurant-Workforce-Teenagers\" width=\"692\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Restaurant-Workforce-Teenagers.jpg 692w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Restaurant-Workforce-Teenagers-125x55.jpg 125w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Restaurant-Workforce-Teenagers-250x111.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<h3>Seasonal Food Worker Training Principles for Success<\/h3>\n<p>When hiring and training any new food service employee, there are some important principles to follow for success:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> Train Equally and Uniform.<\/strong> Whether seasonal, part-time, or full-time staff member, ensure all employees receive the same comprehensive food safety training. A uniform training program should be created that identifies job function and training required. Training should be identified as received, completed, and documented complete by trainer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Training Evaluation Period.<\/strong> Upon initial training, the employee should be monitored and evaluated, and corrected if needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Re-Enforce Training.<\/strong> Employees should be reminded of food safety principles and procedures repeatedly to re-enforce training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"help-box\">\r\n<div class=\"help-title\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;\" src=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/index_files\/food_safety_training_banner_icon.png\" alt=\"Food Safety Training\" width=\"39\" height=\"39\" align=\"absmiddle\" \/> Food Safety & Allergy Training - 10% OFF SALE<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"help-link\"><a class=\"help-button\" title=\"Food Safety Training\" href=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/food-safety-training-types\/\">More\/Enroll<\/a><\/div>\r\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\r\n<div style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Learn about proper hygiene, cross contamination, cold and hot food safety, foodborne pathogens, and best practices to prevent foodborne illness.<\/li>\r\n<li>Food Manager Training & ANSI Certification - $99.00<\/li>\r\n<li>Food Handler Training - only $7.00!<\/li>\r\n<li>HACCP Training: 16hr\/4hr\/1hr<\/li>\r\n<li>Food Allergy Training - $15.00<\/li>\r\n<li>Enter Promo \"train10off\" at Checkout<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<h3>Cost of Foodborne Illnesses<\/h3>\n<p>Combating foodborne illnesses is a top priority because, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), foodborne ailments cause about 325,000 hospitalizations and 5,200 deaths nationwide each year.<\/p>\n<p>Foodborne illnesses also cost the United States billions of dollars each year.\u00a0 One foodborne illness outbreak can cost a business thousands of dollars and:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Loss of customers and sales<\/li>\n<li>Loss of reputation<\/li>\n<li>Negative media exposure<\/li>\n<li>Lowered staff morale<\/li>\n<li>Lawsuits and legal fees<\/li>\n<li>Staff missing work<\/li>\n<li>Increased insurance premiums<\/li>\n<li>Staff retraining<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"  style=\"max-width: 870px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-18266 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/image-11.jpg\" alt=\"food-service_vendor-safety-training\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/image-11.jpg 870w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/image-11-125x83.jpg 125w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/image-11-250x167.jpg 250w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/image-11-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/image-11-696x464.jpg 696w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/image-11-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/>\t\t<figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\" >\n\t\t\t<span class=\"media-credit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/couple-preparing-sandwiches-sandwich-bar-counter-509247712\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" >Image Source: Shutterstock<\/a><\/span>\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t<\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"4\">What are the symptoms of foodborne illnesses?<\/h3>\n<p>Foodborne illness is sometimes called \u201cfood poisoning&#8221;. Foodborne illnesses are infections or irritations of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract caused by food or beverages that contain harmful bacteria, parasites, viruses, or chemicals.\u00a0 A foodborne illness outbreak is when <em>two or more<\/em> people get the same illness after eating the same food.<\/p>\n<p>The most common causes of foodborne illness are bacteria and viruses such as Salmonella, norovirus, Clostridium perfringens, Campylobacter, Listeria monocytogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus.Symptoms of foodborne illnesses depend on the cause. Common symptoms of many foodborne illnesses include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>vomiting;<\/li>\n<li>diarrhea or bloody diarrhea;<\/li>\n<li>abdominal pain;<\/li>\n<li>fever;<\/li>\n<li>chills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Symptoms can range from mild to serious and can last from a few hours to several days.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"  style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-18436 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/foodillness_foodsafety_001_shutterstock_1322818331.jpg\" alt=\"foodillness_foodsafety_Gastroentitis\" width=\"1024\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/foodillness_foodsafety_001_shutterstock_1322818331.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/foodillness_foodsafety_001_shutterstock_1322818331-125x74.jpg 125w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/foodillness_foodsafety_001_shutterstock_1322818331-250x149.jpg 250w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/foodillness_foodsafety_001_shutterstock_1322818331-768x458.jpg 768w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/foodillness_foodsafety_001_shutterstock_1322818331-696x415.jpg 696w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/foodillness_foodsafety_001_shutterstock_1322818331-705x420.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t<figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\" >\n\t\t\t<span class=\"media-credit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-vector\/gastroenteritis-viral-disease-that-caused-by-1322818331\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" >Image Source: Shutterstock<\/a><\/span>\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t<\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<h3>People at Higher Risk for Foodborne Illnesses<\/h3>\n<p>Anyone can get a foodborne illness. However, some people are more likely to develop foodborne illnesses than others, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>infants and children;<\/li>\n<li>pregnant women and their fetuses;<\/li>\n<li>older adults;<\/li>\n<li>people with weak immune systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These groups also have a greater risk of developing severe symptoms or complications of foodborne illnesses.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-18580 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/vulnerable_at_risk_groups_food_illness_safety2.jpg\" alt=\"vulnerable_at_risk_groups_food_illness_safety2\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/vulnerable_at_risk_groups_food_illness_safety2.jpg 1109w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/vulnerable_at_risk_groups_food_illness_safety2-125x70.jpg 125w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/vulnerable_at_risk_groups_food_illness_safety2-250x141.jpg 250w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/vulnerable_at_risk_groups_food_illness_safety2-768x432.jpg 768w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/vulnerable_at_risk_groups_food_illness_safety2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/vulnerable_at_risk_groups_food_illness_safety2-696x392.jpg 696w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/vulnerable_at_risk_groups_food_illness_safety2-1068x601.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<h3>Food Contaminants<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Biological<\/strong>: Biological pathogens are the greatest threat to food safety. They include viruses, parasites, fungi, and bacteria<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chemical:<\/strong> Foodservice chemicals can contaminate food if they are used incorrectly. This group includes cleaners, sanitizers, polishes, machine lubricants and toxic metals<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical:<\/strong> Foreign objects like hair, finger nail, dirt, bandages, metal staples, and jewelry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-17994\" src=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/food-hazards-food-safety-biological-chemical-physical.jpg\" alt=\"food-hazards-food-safety-biological-chemical-physical\" width=\"1079\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/food-hazards-food-safety-biological-chemical-physical.jpg 1079w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/food-hazards-food-safety-biological-chemical-physical-125x73.jpg 125w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/food-hazards-food-safety-biological-chemical-physical-250x146.jpg 250w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/food-hazards-food-safety-biological-chemical-physical-768x448.jpg 768w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/food-hazards-food-safety-biological-chemical-physical-1024x598.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/food-hazards-food-safety-biological-chemical-physical-696x406.jpg 696w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/food-hazards-food-safety-biological-chemical-physical-1068x624.jpg 1068w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/food-hazards-food-safety-biological-chemical-physical-719x420.jpg 719w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1079px) 100vw, 1079px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<h3>How Food Generally Becomes Unsafe<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Time-temperature abuse:<\/strong> Food stayed out too long at room temperature<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cross-contamination:<\/strong> Pathogens can be transferred from o0ne surface of food to another<\/li>\n<li><strong>Poor personal hygiene:<\/strong> Food handlers can cause a foodborne illness if they fail to wash their hands after using the restroom, come to work sick, cough or sneeze on food and touch or scratch wound, and then touch the food.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Food Safety Steps<\/h3>\n<div>Be Food Safe means preventing foodborne illness through four easy steps: Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill.<\/div>\n<ol class=\"X5LH0c\">\n<li class=\"TrT0Xe\"><strong>Clean:<\/strong> Wash hands and surfaces often.<\/li>\n<li class=\"TrT0Xe\"><strong>Separate:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t cross-contaminate.<\/li>\n<li class=\"TrT0Xe\"><strong>Cook:<\/strong> Cook to proper temperatures.<\/li>\n<li class=\"TrT0Xe\"><strong>Chill:<\/strong> Refrigerate promptly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-18586 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/food_safety_clean_separate_cook_chill.jpg\" alt=\"food_safety_clean_separate_cook_chill\" width=\"1024\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/food_safety_clean_separate_cook_chill.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/food_safety_clean_separate_cook_chill-125x65.jpg 125w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/food_safety_clean_separate_cook_chill-250x130.jpg 250w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/food_safety_clean_separate_cook_chill-768x398.jpg 768w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/food_safety_clean_separate_cook_chill-696x361.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Foodborne illnesses are infections or irritations of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract caused by food or beverages that contain harmful bacteria, parasites, viruses, or chemicals.<\/li>\n<li>Anyone can get a foodborne illness. However, some people are more likely to develop foodborne illnesses than others, including infants and children, pregnant women and their fetuses, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.<\/li>\n<li>Symptoms of foodborne illnesses depend on the cause. Common symptoms of many foodborne illnesses include vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and chills.<\/li>\n<li>The only treatment needed for most foodborne illnesses is replacing lost fluids and electrolytes to prevent dehydration.<\/li>\n<li>Foodborne illnesses can be prevented by properly storing, cooking, cleaning, and handling foods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 40px;\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Food safety should be a food service establishment\u2019s top priority. 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