Fall 2023 Course Syllabus
Course: CHEF-1305 (Section: 1K, CRN: 92933)
Sanitation and Safety
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Instructor Information
Instructor Stephanie Kinsey
Email kinseysl@lamarpa.edu
Phone 4099846418
Office
Office Hours Location: Room B115 at the Bill R Johnson CTE Center with Crowley ISD
Office Hours: Monday 4:30-5:30 PM 
Additional Contact Information stephanie.kinsey@crowley.k12.tx.us
Course Information
Description A study of personal cleanliness; sanitary practices in food preparation; causes, investigation, control of illness caused by food contamination (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points); and work place safety standards.
Required Textbooks Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

ServSafe Coursebook 8th edition, Textbook plus Online Exam Voucher
Additional Materials/Resources Chromebook
Paper
Pencil
Highlighter
Corequisites/Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes 1. Identify causes of and prevention procedures for food-borne illness, intoxication, and infection.
2. Demonstrate good personal hygiene and safe food handling procedures; describe food storage and refrigeration techniques; explain sanitation of dishes, equipment, and kitchens including cleaning material, garbage, and refuse
3. Discuss Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and effective workplace safety programs. 
Program Student Learning Outcomes 1. Identify concepts, terms, and phrases associated with the culinary arts and hospitality industry.   
2. Identify and implement sanitation and safety procedures and regulations as required in the industry.   
3. Use fundamental cooking and baking techniques as well as advanced cooking skills.   
4. Identify and use advanced food service management theory, including food and labor cost controls, labor regulations, tax laws , tip reporting, franchise regulations and product liability laws. 
Lecture Topics Outline INTRODUCTION
A Message from the National Restaurant Association
Staying Connected with the National Restaurant Association throughout Your Career Acknowledgments
How to Use the ServSafe Coursebook

CHAPTER 1: KEEPING FOOD SAFE
Foodborne Illnesses
How Foodborne Illnesses Occur
The Food Safety Responsibilities of a Manager

CHAPTER 2: UNDERSTANDING THE MICROWORLD
Pathogens
Bacteria
Viruses
Parasites
Fungi

CHAPTER 3: CONTAMINATION, FOOD ALLERGENS, AND FOODBORNE ILLNESS
Physical and Chemical Contaminants
The Deliberate Contamination of Food
Food Allergens

CHAPTER 4: THE SAFE FOOD HANDLER
Personal Hygiene and Contamination
A Good Personal Hygiene Program

CHAPTER 5: THE FLOW OF FOOD: AN INTRODUCTION
Cross-Contamination
Time-Temperature Control

CHAPTER 6: THE FLOW OF FOOD: PURCHASING AND RECEIVING
Purchasing Considerations
Receiving Considerations
General Inspection Guidelines
Inspecting Specific Types of Food

CHAPTER 7: THE FLOW OF FOOD: STORAGE
General Storage Guidelines
Storing Specific Food

CHAPTER 8: THE FLOW OF FOOD: PREPARATION
Preparation
Cooking Food
Cooling and Reheating Food

CHAPTER 9: THE FLOW OF FOOD: SERVICE
Holding Food for Service
Serving Food Safely
Off-Site Service

CHAPTER 10: FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Food Safety Management Systems
Active Managerial Control
Crisis Management

CHAPTER 11: SAFE FACILITIES AND MANAGEMENT
Designing a Safe Operation
Considerations for Other Areas of the Facility
Equipment Selection
Installing and Maintaining Kitchen Equipment
Utilities

CHAPTER 12: CLEANING AND SANITIZING
Cleaning
Sanitizing
Dishwashing
Cleaning the Premises
Developing a Cleaning Program

CHAPTER 13: INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
Integrated Pest Management (1PM) Systems
Identifying Pests
Working with a Pest Control Operator (PCO)
Treatment
Using and Storing Pesticides

CHAPTER 14: FOOD SAFETY REGULATION AND STANDARDS
Government Agencies Responsible for Preventing Foodborne Illness
The Inspection Process
Self-Inspections
Voluntary Controls within the Industry

CHAPTER 15: STAFF FOOD SAFETY TRAINING
Training Staff
Ways of Training
Major Assignments Schedule CHEF_1305_1K_202390_P00357443.pdf
Final Exam Date December 19, 2023 - 9:00 AM   Through  December 19, 2023 - 4:00 PM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B  70 - 79=C   60 - 69=D  Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade
45% Tests 45% Daily Work 10% Final Exam
Course Policies
Instructor Policies

I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my classroom, in person.

Attendance Policy Crowley ISD attendance policy will be followed.  Students are responsible for all missing work.
Additional Information

LSCPA does not follow high school 504 or Special Ed accommodations

If a student requires any form of accommodation for college, paperwork must be submitted to the Office for Disability Services (ODS) and college accommodations will be determined by LSCPA.

Call: (409)984-6241
Email: disabilityservices@lamarpa.edu

Institutional Policies
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Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
ADA Considerations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Facility Policies No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.

Grievance / Complaint / Concern If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Department Information
Business and Industrial Technology
Chair:Sheila Guillot
Email:guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6381