HOSP-105: Applied Food Service Sanitation

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Culinary Arts/Hospitality Mgmt
Department
Hospitality Studies
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Hospitality
Course Number
105
Course Title
Applied Food Service Sanitation
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
Satisfactory completion of or enrollment in ENG-081 or ENG-082 or higher, or a satisfactory score on the English placement exam.
Catalog Course Description

Explores food contaminants, bacterial growth, safe food storage, and safe food handling procedures, as well as procedures for scheduling, cleaning, sanitizing, and pest control for facilities and equipment. NOTE: As part of this course, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation exam is included. Students who successfully pass the exam earn the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certificate. This certificate is recognized by the state health department.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Foodborne Illnesses
  2. The Microworld: Pathogens, Viruses, Parasites, Fungi, and Biological Toxins
  3. Purchasing, Receiving, and Storage
  4. The Flow of Food: Preparation, Cooking Food, Cooling and Reheating Food
  5. The Flow of Food: Service: Holding Food and Serving Food
  6. Facilities Sanitation
  7. Food Safety Regulations, Standards, and Inspections
  8. Physical Safety
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Identify the dangers of foodborne illness.
  2. Explain how to prevent foodborne illness.
  3. Identify how food becomes unsafe.
  4. Discuss key practices for ensuring safe food.
  5. Identify and discuss The Micro World.
  6. Calibrate a bi-metallic stem thermometer.
  7. Discuss the three types of food contaminants/hazards.
  8. Explain the prevention of cross-contamination.
  9. Evaluate service techniques for food safety hazards.
  10. Discuss monitoring of time and temperature.
  11. Identify the steps in the flow of food through an establishment.
  12. Discuss the elements of and procedure for supplier selection and approval.
  13. List seven recommended receiving practices.
  14. Discuss proper storage practices.
  15. Discuss proper preparation and cooking practices.
  16. Demonstrate proper cleaning and sanitizing practices.
  17. Identify the various temperature zones of storage areas in an operation.
  18. Enumerate and discuss the five steps of HACCP.
  19. Discuss the benefits of employee training.
  20. Identify the federal, state and local agencies involved in the food safety monitoring system.
  21. Demonstrate proper handwashing.
  22. Identify the equipment required for every handwashing station.
  23. Locate MSDS sheets in the Culinary Arts department.
  24. Discuss an IPM program.
  25. Identify proper suppliers of food service chemicals.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Total Points: 400

  • Assignments: 40
  • Class Activities: 40
  • ServSafe Certification Exam: 320

Grading Scale:

  • 90% - 100% A
  • 80% - 89% B
  • 70% - 79% C
  • 60% - 69% D
  • 0% - 59% E
Texts

ServSafe Course Book, current edition (with scantron certification exam form) and on-line learning component, National Restaurant Association Education Foundation.

Effective Term
Fall 2020