COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

DTM 352  Sanitation/Meal Service    CRN 10820

Fall 2007 August 28, 2007 – October 9, 2007

 

Tue., 10:10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Bldg. 9, Rm. 01A

 

Instructor:         Betty Barton, MS, RD, LD

Office Phone:    515-964-6576

Home Phone:    515-232-1824 (Ames)

e-mail:              bsbarton@dmacc.edu

FAX:                515-965-6038

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

Methods of efficiently serving safe, pleasant food.  An awareness of sanitation will be created for all areas of food service.

 

COURSE COMPETENCIES

 

1.      Identify relationships between bacteria and food-borne illness.

1.1.   Name and describe conditions for microorganisms to present a biological hazard to food being served.

1.2.   Compare illnesses caused by food borne hazards.

2.      Use sanitary techniques for warewashing and dishwashing.

2.1.   Identify cleaning agents and equipment and their correct use.

2.2.   Demonstrate proper cleaning procedures for different utensils and equipment.

3.      Practice good personal hygiene.

3.1.   Supervise employees in sanitary practices and personal hygiene.

3.2.   Set up rules necessary for the practice of good personal hygiene.

4.      Establish an appropriate dress code for food service workers.

4.1.   Set up rules, policies, and procedures for personal hygiene

4.2.   Identify training resources and needs.

5.      Develop proper procedures for storage of food and supplies.

5.1.   Receive, store, and distribute food supplies and equipment.

5.2.   Store food and supplies according to space and temperature.

6.      Maintain serving area, equipment, and dishes in safe, sanitary, and attractive condition.

6.1.   Identify state and federal health care standards/regulations.

6.2.   Monitor department compliance with standards.

6.3.   Interpret and use material safety data sheets.

7.      Serve attractive and appetizing food following a written menu.

7.1.   Develop standard menu.

7.2.   Use simple garnishing techniques.

8.      Select proper serving utensils for food.

8.1.   Monitor food quality, portion size, and accuracy of menu.

8.2.   Use appropriate tools for each serving task.

8.3.   Implement portion control and monitor its use.

9.      Set table and serve meals correctly following state and federal sanitary regulations.

9.1.   Train employees to follow sanitary regulations for meal service.

9.2.   Evaluate type, quality, and temperature of food served.

10.  Assist in selection of feeding devices for residents who would benefit from their use.

10.1.                    Determine and understand resident needs.

10.2.                    Identify sources for needed adaptive devices.

 

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

 

1.      Attendance:  Since this course relies heavily on classroom discussion and activities, it is very important that you attend every session.  Please let me know ahead of time if you will not be in class.

2.      Readings:  Reading assignments will be the basis of class discussion, tests, and written assignments.  It is essential that you keep up with reading assignments.

3.      Assignments:

a.       There will be a short in-class written assignment during each session which may not be made up if the class is missed.

b.      There will be one in-service presentation (see details) as part of your grade.

c.       There will be two or more assignments as homework to bring to the classroom, information from your facilities about procedures, equipment, and/or supplies, which will be part of your grade.

4.      Hairnets:  We may be visiting the kitchen, so please bring a hairnet or cap to each session.

5.      Tests:  The final exam will be an in-class written test on the last day of the course.  It will include objective questions (such as true/false and matching) with practical applications.  If you cannot be at the last session, please contact me to arrange for a make-up time and place.  There may be pop quizzes in this course.

6.      Evaluation:  Your final grade will be based on the following percentages:

Participation                                     30 points
Written assignments                        100
Quizzes                                            60
Meal Service Test                             30

      Inservice class presentation    30
      Final Exam                         100

TOTAL            350 points

 

 

The following scale will be used to determine your final grade.

A   90%                   C =  70%
B    80%                   D =  60%          F = below 60%


Texts:

Foodservice Management and Food Safety , 2006, Grossbauer, Sue, RD; Dietary Managers Association;

Meal Service Study Course, 3rd ed., ISU Press.

Assignments:

August 28, 2007           Chapters 35 & 36

September 4, 2007       Chapters 37 & 38

 

September 11, 2007     Chapters 39, 40, & 41(turn in proposed subject for class presentation “mock” inservice )

September 18, 2007     Chapters 42, 43 & 13, and begin Meal Service Workbook

 

September 25, 2007    Meal Service Workbook


NO SANITATION  CLASS ON Oct.2, 2007

 

October 9,  2007                                  Review for Exam

Class Presentations

 FINAL EXAM 

 

We will attempt to make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities upon request.  Please let your instructor know of your need the first day of class.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

INSERVICE PRESENTATIONS FOR FINAL EXAM

 

 

Each student will prepare and present an abbreviated plan for an Inservice on the day of the final exam (unless scheduled earlier) for 30 points.  This represents approximately 7% of your final grade, so choose your subject early to allow plenty of time to plan and organize.

 

CHOICE OF TOPICS: For those doing the Field Experience, Lessons 4, 6 or 8 have suggested topics

 

LENGTH:        10 minutes or less

 

TARGET AUDIENCE:            You will specify (e.g., cooks, dietary staff, etc.)

 

GOALS OF THIS PROJECT:

 

1.      To be able to perform supervisory role of instructing employees in improved work methods.

2.      To make an in-depth study of an area of meal service or sanitation.

 

GRADED ON:

 

1.      Completion of inservice report form.(attendance sheet)

2.      Written outline for the Inservice.

3.      Accuracy of information presented.

4.      Appropriateness for target audience.

5.      Presentation – audience able to hear, understand, see.

6.      Use of introduction to material/presentation.

7.      Inclusion of visual aids or demonstration.

8.      Use of concrete examples.

9.      Prompt your audience to action after the program.

 

 

 

 

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