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.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 vast 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 Caterers or Approved Food Provider.
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, visit the 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. 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
References
- Basics for Handling Food Safely
- Cottage Food Guidance
- Plan Before You Park
- Procedures for Using Approved Caterers
- Tips for a Successful Catered Event
- UWF Catering and Alcohol Guidelines