Food Awareness and Safety Training (FAST) Class

The FAST course was developed to teach proper food handling techniques. Originally designed to target volunteers and non-profit sponsored events, it was expanded to reach food service owners, new employees and students.

The 2½ hour class teaches the importance of food safety in preventing foodborne illnesses. Students are provided with knowledge of major diseases such as E.coli and Salmonella and the importance of personal hygiene, hand washing, and proper temperature control inside a food establishment. Also taught are appropriate methods for receiving, storing, preparing and cooking food items. Finally, students gain knowledge about effective methods of cleaning and sanitizing equipment and the importance of fly control inside the food service establishment.

The cost of this class is $20.00 per person (non-refundable). Twice per year, NDDH offers a Non-Profit Semi-Annual Session, which is open to all, but available to participants from non-profits at a reduced cost of $10.00 per person. Non-profits must provide a tax exempt number. Participants from non-profits are welcome to take FAST classes at other scheduled times but will be required to pay full charge.

Dates: March 1, 2012* $20 per participant from for-profits. * This date is also being offered as the Non-Profit Semi-Annual Session (at a reduced cost of $10 per participant from non-profits. Space limited to 17 participants. Non-profits must provide a tax-exempt number.) April 5, 2012 May 3, 2012 June 7, 2012 $20 fee applies to both for-profit and non-profit participants	Time: Classes are from 5:00 pm - 7:30pm	Location: NDDH Conference Room 69 South Main Street Brooklyn, CT 06234 (We are located in the back of the same building that houses the Quinebaug Valley Senior Center and Town of Brooklyn Parks & Recreation Department)

It is mandatory to have a FAST (Food Awareness Safety Training) certified member present at your events.

Minimum of 15 students required, Maximum 28 students.
To register, download a form here and do one of the following:

• Print and Fax to 860-774-1308
• Print and Mail to: NDDH, 69 South Main St. Brooklyn, CT 06234
• Call the Northeast District Department of Health at 860-774-7350