McCook one site for safe food handling course

    Numerous food borne illnesses have occurred in recent years, and most of the reported outbreaks have occurred from food eaten away from home.
    ServSafe programs are developed by the National Restaurant Association to address the growing food safety concerns of consumers.
    In Nebraska, a food safety program is offered by Nebraska Extension.
    ServSafe Food Handlers classes are scheduled in three locations in west central Nebraska this month, including McCook.
    The ServSafe Food Handler program is designed for kitchen employees including but not limited to cooks, dish machine operators, shipment receivers and employees who handle and prepare food in restaurants and other food service establishments.
    The training provides information on food safety; personal hygiene; using thermometers; preparation, cooking, serving, receiving and storing food safely; and cleaning and sanitizing.
    Extension Educators Andrea Nisley, Nancy Frecks and Brenda Aufdenkamp will teach these classes.
    The classes will be held in:
·    McCook – March 28 from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. CT
·  North Platte – March 29 from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. CT
·  Lexington – March 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CT
    Pre-registration is requested and registration information is available at: sw3.unl.edu or by calling Nancy Frecks at 308-334-5666.