What You’ll Learn in Workplace Safety:
● Responsibilities - Understand employee and employer responsibilities.
● Prevention Training - Identify and prevent common workplace hazards.
● Procedures - Follow proper safety protocols and emergency procedures.
● Internet Dangers and Usage - Stay safe and responsible online.
● Chemicals - Handle and store hazardous substances safely.
Included Resources:
● Hazard Symbols - Quick reference guide to common safety symbols.
● Personal Protective Equipment - Guide for proper gear use.
● Employee Safety Orientation Checklist - Tool for onboarding and compliance.
● Eye Safety - Tips to prevent eye injuries.
● Material Handling - Best practices for lifting, carrying, and transporting.
● Ergonomics - Guidance for safe and comfortable workstations.
● Lockout/Tagout - Steps for safely disabling equipment.
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This website is home to a variety of courses aimed at aiding employers and individuals in reaching their culinary goals. From the Food Safety Person in Charge Certification necessary to start your own food service operation to Barista Training to help you and your employees achieve barista perfection, we are proud to offer in-depth and practical training aimed towards meeting the needs of each culinary professional and hobbyist alike.
Not a coffee or tea business? We've got something for you too! Train workers on workplace safety requirements using our Workplace Safety course to ensure all employees know how to maintain a safe and secure work environment.
Any of our courses can be taken concurrently alongside a new employment opportunity or in preparation for a new role! Having a barista training, coffee, and/or tea course under your belt will show your interest in the industry and commitment to the craft as you seek jobs in the coffee and tea industry. Whether you're looking for a barista position or a behind the scenes coffee science and production role, our courses are aimed to prepare you to emerge into the industry and thrive once hired.
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Available courses
Food Safety course for Level I Ohio PIC training. Developed in collaboration with the Ohio Health Department to meet Ohio certification standards.
What You’ll Learn in Food Safety:
● Responsibilities - Understand PIC and staff duties for safe food operations.
● Gloves - Learn proper glove use, changes, and handwashing to prevent contamination.
● Personnel Practices - Hygiene standards, illness reporting, and safe behaviors.
● Sanitation - Cleaning and sanitizing procedures for equipment and surfaces.
● Allergens & Cross-contamination - Identify allergens and prevent cross contact.
● Temp Control & Safety - Safe storage, cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures.
Included Resources:
● PIC Responsibilities Handout - Summarizes PIC duties.
● Allergy Notice - Shows the “Big 9” allergens.
● Self-Inspection Checklist - Tool to assess and maintain compliance.
Food Safety Assessments:
● Food Safety Quiz - Test your knowledge of key concepts.
● Foodborne Illness Prevention - Reinforce identification and prevention skills.
● Cross Contamination Quiz - Test knowledge of preventing cross contact.
● PIC Procedures and Responsibilities - Assessment on PIC duties.
● HACCP Plan - Apply learning to create a HACCP Plan.
What You’ll Learn in Barista Training:
● Orientation - Company expectations of baristas.
● Professional Skills - Politeness, professionalism, proactive behavior, confidentiality, and service skills.
● Drink Crafting - Single cup brewing, espresso, drink specials, pairing, and flair techniques.
● Safety and Security - Workplace and internet safety, key responsibilities.
● Efficiency & Etiquette - Prioritization, workflow, etiquette, and conflict resolution.
● Baking & Saucier Skills - Foundational baking, kitchen prep, culinary terms, and saucier techniques.
Assessments:
● Quizzes and sign-offs to reinforce skills in professionalism, drink crafting, grinding, cleaning, espresso, pairing, and efficiency.
This course will cover the path of coffee from seed to cup, issues and quality opportunities at each step.
What You’ll Learn in Introduction to Coffee:
● Overview - Coffee 101, Espresso, Shrub to Mug, and FAQs.
● Coffee History - Origins, global expansion, and coffee market.
● At the Farm - Coffee Cultivation and harvesting practices.
● At the Mill - Processing, sorting, grading, packaging, and regional traits.
● Decaffeination and Transport - How decaf is made and transported.
● At the Roastery - Sourcing, roasting, and packaging techniques.
● Brewing and Serving - Basics of brewing and serving coffee.
Introduction to Coffee Assessments:
Final Exam - Test your knowledge of all course topics.
This course will cover the path of tea from seed to cup, issues and quality opportunities at each step.
What You’ll Learn in Introduction to Tea:
● What is tea - Origins, true teas vs. herbal tisanes, and history.
● Growing and Production - Cultivation, harvesting, and Orthodox vs DTD processing.
● Composition and Culture - Essential oils, polyphenols, caffeine, and global tea traditions.
Assessments:
Quiz - Test your knowledge of tea basics and traditions.