Allergen Awareness

Take Trust20's Food Allergy Certificate Training Today

Posted by
Trust20 Contributors • 2 minute read
Share:

As a training and development resource for the foodservice industry, Trust20 is pleased to announce the release of our ANAB-accredited Food Allergy Certificate Training.1

Trust20’s Food Allergy Certificate Training provides critical information about food allergies, intolerances, and preferences. This online training is designed to help anyone in the foodservice industry confidently serve customers impacted by a food sensitivity.

Food allergies impact nearly 32 million Americans–and that number is growing every year. The rise in food allergies makes it increasingly more likely foodservice workers will encounter customers who require modifications to their orders to prevent potentially life-threatening reactions.2

Trust20’s Food Allergy Certificate Training was created to make learning the essentials of food allergies accessible and approachable for anyone working in the industry. This training can help managers and shift leaders support their teams when interacting with customers with allergies – or serve as a way for staff to grow their knowledge and future career.

The course consists of eight modules and a final assessment, covering what food allergies actually are, why food allergy training matters, recognizing symptoms, anaphylactic shock, emergency protocol, methods of preventing reactions, communication, preparation, and service/delivery. Interactive scenarios and gamified knowledge-checks help learners relate to the information and carry it into their everyday work.

Stephanie Wethington, General Manager of Trust20, said, “Trust20 wants to see every individual in the industry thrive and reach their career goals. We started by committing to helping operators onboard and maintain exceptional staff with our Food Handler Training. Now, we are broadening our offerings to support those who dream of one day opening their own food business through continued learning. It is important to us to continue talking with people in the industry today to ensure we are speaking to their real life experiences and having a positive impact on the future of their careers.”

In addition to the Food Allergy Certificate Training, Trust20 also offers a suite of ANAB-accredited products to help foodservice workers learn the essentials of food safety. Both of these courses are available now.


Sources:

  1. ANAB: ANSI Accreditation Board

  2. FARE: What is a Food Allergy?

Recommended Articles
Food Safety Training, Certification, and Beyond: A Guide to Trust20
Food Safety Training, Certification, and Beyond: A Guide to Trust20
Food safety is a serious concern for anyone working in the foodservice industry. More than an estimated 9.9 million foodborne illnesses occur in the United States each year.1 An understanding of food safety best practices can help you prevent foodborne illness outbreaks and protect yourself and customers in equal measure.
Continue Reading
Serving Up Sustainability and Food Safety: A Guide for Restaurants
Serving Up Sustainability and Food Safety: A Guide for Restaurants
Saving the planet is cool, but serving expired mayo? Not so much.
Continue Reading
Preparing for the Holiday Rush: Best Practices for Restaurant Managers
Preparing for the Holiday Rush: Best Practices for Restaurant Managers
Foodservice workers often sacrifice time with their own families and friends to help others celebrate during the holiday season. Combine the FOMO and potential loneliness with the stress-inducing hustle and bustle of the season and you run the risk of tensions running high in the kitchen. With this in mind, there are a few things restaurant owners and operators can do to help make the holidays merry and bright for both staff and customers: Be prepared Hire ahead of peak holiday seasons Support your team Provide training Consider holiday incentives Celebrate together Encourage self-care
Continue Reading
Why Your Team Needs to Know the 9 Major Food Allergens
Why Your Team Needs to Know the 9 Major Food Allergens
Would your staff know what to do if a customer went into anaphylactic shock while you weren’t on-site? If the answer is no, your team has a serious, and potentially life-threatening, knowledge gap when it comes to food allergies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) defines a food allergy as a specific type of adverse food reaction that involves the immune system caused by food allergens.¹ Symptoms can include breathing problems, throat tightness, vomiting, hives, and life-threatening anaphylaxis. With the global rise in food allergies, every foodservice worker should understand the nine major food allergens and how to prevent cross contact in the kitchen. This article will answer: Why is food allergen safety training essential for my team? What health and business risks do allergens pose in foodservice? What are the nine major food allergens? How do I build stronger allergen safety practices in my establishment?
Continue Reading