Don't take a Chance with Food Safety!
By: Jayne Ann Bugda
Updated: February 12, 2013
Don't take a chance with food safety! If you are involved in preparing or serving food for your non-profit or volunteer organization, consider attending "Cooking for Crowds: A Volunteer's Guide to Food Safety." The workshop is being held at the Waverly United Methodist Church, 105 Church Street, Waverly, on Monday, March 18, 2013 from 6 pm to 9 pm. Martin Bucknavage, Penn State Extension food science specialist, is the course instructor.
The workshop is designed for volunteers who are responsible for preparing food for large numbers of people on occasion such as, church suppers, fire hall dinners, band boosters or other types of food fundraisers. The following topics will be discussed: how food becomes unsafe, purchasing and storage of food, keeping food safe during preparation, hot and cold holding, personal hygiene and cleaning and sanitizing. Even if your organization has never had a problem, sign up to learn more about safe food handling practices to protect the people you serve.
The cost of the program is $5 per person. Each organization is also suggested to purchase at least one "Cooking for Crowds" food safety manual for $10.00 each. Registration is required and the deadline to register is March 8, 2013. For questions or to register contact the Penn State Extension office in Lackawanna County at 570-963-6842.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to
participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type
of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please
contact Karen Thomas at 570-963-6842 in advance of your participation or
visit.
(Info from Karen Thomas)
