What is a Food Service Worker certificate?
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What is a Food Service Worker certificate?
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Generally speaking, food service workers (who work in entry-level positions, e.g., line cook, host/hostess, servers, cashiers, etc.) do not need any formal educational training other than a high school diploma or GED. To qualify for several advanced food service positions, however, it may be necessary to obtain a food service certificate. Depending on the type of food service certificate program one chooses to pursue, he or she may participate in cooking, food service policies, food safety procedures, baking, or dining room etiquette courses. For example, prospective food service workers who are specifically seeking employment at a long-term care home would take several courses on preparing safe foods for ailing, elderly individuals. Although a food service certificate may be earned as an individual, it is more likely the case that one's employer will mandate the training, in addition to paying the training expenses. For individuals who are pursuing life-long careers as food service workers, a two-year associate degree in food service may also need to be obtained to qualify for mid-level food positions.
For more information about various career statistics of the food service industry, check out this article: Food Service Worker: Career Options and Requirements.
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