Weld S.T.A.R (Sanitation Training Assistance for Restaurateurs)
WELD S.T.A.R (Sanitation Training Assistance for Restaurateurs) is a three hour food safety training course that covers the basic principles of food safety. The program is geared towards those that work in the food service industry, childcare centers, and anyone interested in learning more about serving food safely to the public or large groups. Topics include types of food borne illness, cross-contamination prevention, temperature controls, personal hygiene practices, and cleaning and sanitation techniques.The class is presented by the Consumer Protection Services Staff at Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment, Environmental Health Services.
Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Food Handlers card.
Private trainings may also be scheduled at your business establishment with a minimum of 20 participants and training facilities that will support our presentation and activities.
Fees**:
For registration information call: 970-304-6415 x2226.
- Non-profit establishments: $10/person
- For-profit establishments: $20/person
** REFUNDS MUST BE REQUESTED IN WRITING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF CLASS DATE REGISTERED OR REGISTRATION FEEDS WILL BE FORFEITED. REGISTRANTS MAY ALSO REQUEST TO BE MOVED TO THE NEXT AVAILABLE CLASS.
Training Dates:
- Weld County Department & Environment (2pm-5pm/ Spanish Classes are from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.)
- Monday, January 30
- Monday, March 26
- Monday, April 23 (SPANISH ONLY)
- Monday,May 21
- Monday,July 30
- Monday,September 24
- Monday,October 15 (SPANISH ONLY)
- Monday,November 19
Weld S.T.A.R. II-Manager's Class
This food safety training course is geared towards owners, operators and managers of food service establishments. This course supports managements' commitment to maintain a clean, healthy, contaminate free dining experience for residents and patrons.
Program participants must have either a current Weld S.T.A.R. I card provided by Weld County or a current certification from another County or nationally recognized food service education program. This full-day workshop will cover managerial responsibilities, personal hygiene, employee health, contaminated equipment, foods from unsafe sources, improper holding temperatures and inadequate cooking, rodent & pest control, food defense and food allergies.
Fees** :
For registration information call: 970-304-6415 x2226.
- $50/person
** REFUNDS MUST BE REQUESTED IN WRITING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF CLASS DATE REGISTERED OR REGISTRATION FEEDS WILL BE FORFEITED. REGISTRANTS MAY ALSO REQUEST TO BE MOVED TO THE NEXT AVAILABLE CLASS.
Training Dates:
- Weld County Department & Environment (8:30 am-4:30 pm)
- Monday, March 19
- Monday, September 17
Food Safety Advisory Committee Meetings
- Networking meetings with Weld County retail food operators, consumers, members of the public and inspectors from the Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment. Meetings are held quarterly, are free to attend, and feature a topic of discussion. Upcoming meeting dates are as follows:
- Monday, February 6: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Room 103 – Health Dept.
- Monday, May 7: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Room 103 – Health Dept.
- Monday, August 6 : 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Room 103 – Health Dept
- Monday, November 5: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Room 103 – Health Dept
