Quick Reference to Food Safety and Sanitation [Paperback]

Nancy R. Rue (Author), Anna Graf Willliams (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0130424021 | ISBN-13: 978-0130424020 | Publication Date: March 25, 2002

Finally, an easy-to-read, full-color illustrated guide to the basics of food safety. This book takes the visual learner from the basics of personal hygiene to avoiding cross contamination and following time and temperature guidelines for food safety. They will learn things they need to know to keep food safe! For food workers in various fields—especially those seeking national Food Service Certification.

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Finally, an easy-to-read, full-color illustrated guide to the basics of food safety. This book takes the visual learner from the basics of personal hygiene to avoiding cross contamination and following time and temperature guidelines for food safety. They will learn things they need to know to keep food safe! For food workers in various fields—especially those seeking national Food Service Certification.

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In food establishments, food workers are the front line of defense against the contamination of food and food products. The purpose of this book is to deliver critical food-handling information in a quick, easy-to-understand format. All the information has been conveyed in simple language and through descriptive pictures and illustrations to demonstrate the principles of food safety. It will not take long to master important procedures needed for food protection. After a very short course of instruction, the food worker should be able to apply this information to the performance of his or her tasks, and, ultimately, better protect the safety of food before it reaches the consumer.

Food Manager Certification is required in many states and jurisdictions across the United States. The manager is responsible for teaching employees how to keep food safe during receiving, storage, preparation, holding, and service. The Quick Reference is designed to assist managers in teaching employees the basics in food safety information and practice.

On the back cover, you will find the pocket reference guide for safe time and temperature controls. Cut it out for use as an easily accessible source to the critical information needed to keep food safe. With this book, you and your staff will be practicing proper food safety techniques in a very short time!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 92 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (March 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130424021
• ISBN-13: 978-0130424020
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #990,363 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Training Reference, October 13, 2002

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Gary Barnes (Holbrook, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Quick Reference to Food Safety and Sanitation (Paperback)

This text is a great way to introduce Food employees to the basics of Food Safety and Sanitation. The text is written in a style that explains the concepts in a language suitable for Food employees but does not talk down to the reader (as many introductory texts do!) In addition, the humorous cartoon-style graphics add to understanding the concepts while adding to the enjoyment of the text. One of the biggest advantages is the inexpensive cost . . . for a few dollars, a Food Establishment operator can purchase several copies for their in-house training and not break the bank in the process.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Line Worker Source Available, October 16, 2002

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This review is from: Quick Reference to Food Safety and Sanitation (Paperback)

My employees appreciate the cartoons and clear messages. We have had the best transfer of learning to the workplace using this book.

3.0 out of 5 stars fun little useful book., May 13, 2011

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This review is from: Quick Reference to Food Safety and Sanitation (Paperback)

This quick reference can come in handy, but it is a little too elementary and needs to have much more specfic captions and detail instead of so many pictures.