Phlebotomy Workshop in Hamilton, ON
Program Overview
Grand Health Academy is proud to offer our Ministry Approved Food Service Worker (FSW) certificate program.
The Food Service Worker Certificate Program supplies students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be an effective member of the food service team in hospitals, institutional or long-term care/ retirement facilities and restaurants.
The Food Service Worker will learn of basic nutrition, special diet needs, serving, food preparation techniques, and be able to operate kitchen utensils and equipment safely and efficiently. The food service worker will also be able to relate, communicate and co-operate effectively with staff, residents, residents’ families and the public.
FSW Skills Acquired
- Rules, regulations and legislation of the FSW workplace
- Safe work practices, hygiene and sanitation standards
- Knowledge of anatomy and functions of the human digestive tract
- Ability to recognize reliable sources of nutrition
- Cooking principles and methods
- Understanding of specialized diet requirements and their ingredients
- Safe work practices in all Food Service sectors and associated facilities
- Ability to use specialized kitchen equipment and tools
- An in-depth knowledge of nutrition
- Food preparation techniques and recipes
FSW Program Facts:
- Approved as a vocational program under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005
- Covered by Liability Insurance
- Taught by experienced professionals in the industry
- Fully covered by WSIB
- The Grand Health Academy FSW Program gives you 2 Certificates!
Our FSW Program includes:
- Food Service Worker training (Theory and Practical)
- Food Handler Certificate, City of Hamilton – Public Health Services
- Knowledge in WHMIS education
- HACCP System education
- 60 Hours organized Clinical Practice
One Fee
- *The tuition includes all costs from start to finish:
- Uniform, Books, Binders, Organized internship
- Liability / WSIB Insurance coverage, Professional Exams
- *The only exception being a VSS Police check which varies in price from region to region (~$19-23)
Where Can you work?
A FSW can work in any Food Industry Sector related job.
Here are a few examples:
- Restaurants / Bars
- Nursing Homes / Long Term Care Facilities
- Lodging Homes
- Retirement Homes
- Hospitals
- Hospitality Sector
- Nutritional Departments
- Banquette Halls
- Dietician’s office
Graduation Requirements
- The graduate must obtain 65% in each module and an overall average of 70%
- The graduate must be successful in passing their Food Handlers Exam
- Successful completion of hours and evaluation from Clinical Placement
Program Subjects
The FSW program covers the following module topics:
After completion of the in-class components, you will gain valuable professional experience in a the food sector of a healthcare facility. We try to setup your Clinical Placement at a facility of your choice.
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