Ellis Co. Extension

Food is a great way to bring people together, and selling food is often a key way for nonprofit groups to raise funds for their activities. However, cooking the large quantities of food required for events such as fundraiser dinners, concession stands, community meals, family reunions, or funeral dinners is different than cooking for a family.

The Ellis County Extension Office will provide a free food safety class for those who handle food at volunteer community events at noon on Tuesday, February 16 at the Ellis County Extension Office, 601 Main Street in Hays. Bring a lunch to eat during the program, if desired.

At this program, volunteers will learn the additional food safety steps to take when preparing food for a large crowd: shopping, storing, preparing and reheating, serving and dealing with leftovers. Participants will also learn to use and calibrate a food thermometer and do high-speed handwashing. All who attend will receive a checklist for quantity cooking food safety at volunteer events.

Linda Beech, Ellis County Extension Agent and certified food safety instructor, will be the speaker.

Register for this food safety class by calling the Ellis County Extension Office, (785) 628-9430.