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45 HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND RECREATION | GeorgianCollege.ca FOOD SERVICE WORKER ONLINE PROGRAM GeorgianCollege.ca/PTFSWR Food Service Worker − Communication and the FSW This course focuses on the communication skills required by the food service worker. General principles of human communication such as verbal interaction and listening are explored. Students learn effective communication skills with patients, residents, co-workers and supervisors. Students also have the opportunity to develop writing skills and presentation skills with a major emphasis on documenting and charting food-intake measuring techniques, communication of therapeutic diets and nutrition support required for treatment. FSWR 0023 42 HRS Food Service Worker − Institutional Food Service This course focuses on the food service worker's role in health- care food service with an emphasis on requirements under the Long-Term Care Homes Act. Various food production, delivery and service systems are introduced and departmental operations such as purchasing, receiving, storage and inventory are discussed. Quality management and costs controls are also addressed. FSWR 0020 42 HRS Food Service Worker − Introduction to Nutrition This course introduces students to the basic principles of human nutrition and the role of nutrition in the health-care environment. Nutrient composition of foods and current nutrition recommendations for carbohydrate, fat, protein, vitamins, minerals and water is discussed. An introduction to digestion, absorption and transport of nutrients is provided. Energy balanced and body composition and special considerations for nutrition throughout the lifecycle is also explored. FSWR 0021 42 HRS Food Service Worker − Quantity Food Preparation This course focuses on the cooking principles and methods for preparing food in large quantities. Students are introduced to control systems used in quantity food production including menu planning, standardized recipes, portion control, forecasting, scheduling and service. Various food types are examined including sandwiches, salads, desserts, beverages, soups, meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk and cheese. Texture modified and special menu items are also explored. This course emphasizes the importance of quality improvement and customer satisfaction in quantity food production. FSWR 0024 42 HRS Food Service Worker − Nutrition in Health Care This course focuses on the basic principles of diet therapy. Several therapeutic diets are discussed, as well as tube feedings and commercial preparations. FSWR 0025 42 HRS Food Service Worker − Sanitation and Safety This course focuses on preventing food-borne illness within the health-care environment. Safe food-handling practices and regulations, and acts governing food service are emphasized. Quality improvement and risk management programs such as HACCP are also discussed. Safe working environments for the Food Service Worker are explored including fire safety, managing safety hazards, prevention of common injuries, and an introduction to first aid. FSWR 0022 42 HRS Hospitality courses UPSKILL TOURISM LEARN MORE at GeorgianCollege.ca/upskilltourism Micro-credential Develop industry skills specifically sought by local hospitality and tourism employers. This rapid training program is designed to respond to employment gaps in the sector across Muskoka, Simcoe, Dufferin, Grey and Bruce County. Program tuition and training costs are FREE for eligible participants and employers. BA = BARRIE MI = MIDLAND MU = MUSKOKA (BRACEBRIDGE) OV = ORANGEVILLE OR = ORILLIA OS = OWEN SOUND SGB = SOUTH GEORGIAN BAY (COLLINGWOOD) l Micro-credential ONLINE

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