Food safety training to focus on cooking for crowds

University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Cumberland County announces the fall schedule for “Cooking for Crowds: Food Safety Training for Volunteer Cooks.”

The first session will be held 9 a.m.–noon Tuesday, Sept. 29 at University of Maine Regional Learning Center, 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104, Falmouth. Additional classes also are scheduled for Oct. 14 and Nov. 5.

Many organizations and community groups rely on volunteers for food events such as fundraising, fellowships, food pantries or other service to the community. The workshop offers up-to-date information on safely preparing, handling, transporting, serving and storing food for large group functions.

Participants receive “Cooking for Crowds,” a manual designed for volunteer cooks, a certificate of attendance, posters and an instant-read thermometer. The class meets the Good Shepherd Food Bank food safety training requirements.

The cost is $15 per person; scholarships are available. Registration is online. Call 781.6099 or email extension.rlreception@maine.edu to be placed on a list for future dates. For more information or to request a disability accommodation, call 781.6099 or 800.287.1471 (in Maine).