Overview

This guide is intended to tell you the basics of completing the Food Safety and Catering on the UWF Campus course for the Certificate in Event Planning program. 

General Info

Food Safety refers to the safe food handling and storage practices that prevent food-borne illnesses.

UWF Food Safety Policy: go to UWF Official Policies, then select FIN-10.01-07/17 

Safe steps in food handling and storage are essential to prevent food-borne illnesses. You can’t see, smell, or taste harmful bacteria that may cause illness. The Environmental Health & Safety department will conduct random inspection of temporary food service events.

The UWF Basics for Handling Food Safely (PDF) Guide provides many important tips and answers to frequently asked questions.

Catering options on the UWF Pensacola main campus are open with the non-exclusive catering policy. 

Catering is defined as the provision of food service by a commercial operation, which includes the activities of set-up, serving, and removal of food service. Catering is defined by the services performed, not by the type(s) of food provided.

1) For internal events such as office parties, departmental birthday parties, and other similar functions, food may be prepared by individuals and brought from home.

2) Outside parties who hold events on campus must use an Approved Caterer.

3) Catering does not include “to go” orders that are picked up from local businesses.

Why do we need Food Safety and Catering Training?

Food Safety and Catering Training is important for those who work with events/food on campus. This training is one of the courses that can be taken to obtain your Certificate in Event Planning. To learn more about the Certificate in Event Planning program, visit the Certificate in Event Planning web page.

Who needs training? How often?

Anyone who would like to learn more about proper food safety and how catering works at UWF is welcome to take the course. For those pursuing the Certificate in Event Planning, you can complete this course as part of your requirements. You only need to take the course once.*

*All courses must be completed within a year and a half to receive the Certificate in Event Planning.

How do I take the training?

You can access the training through SCOOP in MyUWF or by following the link in the References section below. After viewing the Food Safety and Catering presentation, you will take a quiz. If you pass the quiz, you will have completed the training. For more details, please see the yellow panel on the right.

Responsibilities

  • Follow UWF policy for Food Safety for Campus Events. 
  • Consult references and training materials as needed in their job functions
  • Undergo Food Safety and Catering Training before handling food at events
  • Only use approved caterers for on-campus events
  • If having a bake sale and want to provide home-baked goods, please see the Cottage Food Guidance found in the External References section.
  • Consult with Parking Services if you are hosting an event to coordinate Event Parking.

References

External References

How do I obtain this Certification?

The training is offered in an online-only format through SCOOP

Upon passing the quiz, your completion badge will automatically update in SCOOP in about an hour. The training can be reviewed at any point after completing it.