Overview

Learn the theories of nutrition, sanitation, safety and hygiene, as well as institutional cooking techniques to function safely and competently as a team member in a short-or long-term care facility.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate of this Food Service Worker programme from Algonquin College has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

Contribute to the success and quality of the health care dietary area by applying interpersonal skills that enhance employee performance.

Apply the principles of human nutrition to food preparation and production in the healthcare food service environment.

Support the goals of healthcare food service within the food service worker's scope of practice.

Assist with the preparation of large quantities of foods products and special menu items by implementing cooking and baking principles and techniques in the healthcare environment.

Provide a safe and healthy dietary environment, including food that is free from bacteria and other harmful contaminants, by adhering to government and departmental regulations relating to food safety and injury and hazard prevention strategies.

Apply knowledge of healthcare foodservice systems, adhering to departmental and industry work standards.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nutrition

Communication and Customer Service

Role of the Food Service Worker

Food Preparation and Production

Food Service Sanitation and Safety

Field Placement

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

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Delivered

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Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Food Science Culinary Arts View 62 other Bachelors in Food Science in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent; OR

Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the programme). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing, for which a fee will be charged.

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Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

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