ProgramCIP 12.0508

Institutional Food Workers

A program that prepares individuals in production and service used in governmental, commercial or independently owned institutional food establishments and related food industry occupations. Includes instruction in selecting, storing, preparing, and serving food and food products; basic nutrition; sanitation, and food safety; the use and care of commercial equipment; serving techniques; and the operation of institutional food establishments.

Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).