Professional Standards are annual training requirements and hiring standards for professionals in school nutrition programs. The webinars below no longer qualify for CEUs, but do meet the requirement for Education Professional Standard hours.
Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle
CEUs Available: None. Education Professional Standard hours.
Presented March 5, 2015
Hot nutrition topics impacting the foodservice industry today
The importance of staying informed to maintain a competitive advantage
The tools and resources Gordon Food Service has available for customers
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COVID-19 Lessons Learned: K12 Foodservice Operators Success Stories
CEUS Available: None. Education Professional Standard hours.
Presented May 18, 2021
List two opportunities to increase revenue to combat decreased participation
Identify possible menu changes for the planning of future interruptions to traditional foodservice operations
Summarize methods for improving K-12 foodservice operations when unexpected changes occur, based on customer panel success stories
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CEUs Available: None. Education Professional Standard hours.
Explain the difference between Open Dating and Closed Dating on food packages
Understand the federal regulations regarding date codes
Describe the food safety tools and resources available through Gordon Food Service
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Do More With Less: Considerations for Technology to Increase Efficiencies in Your Operation
CEUS Available: None. Education Professional Standard hours.
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Presented January 18, 2022
Discuss the spectrum of technology that can be used in non-commercial settings
Illustrate how technology can increase efficiencies and improve productivity in order to reduce costs
Summarize what to consider when deciding to utilize technology in foodservice operations
List 2 places to go for resources to help with technology exploration
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Don't Be Fooled By Common Food Safety Myths
CEUS Available: None. Education Professional Standard hours.
Presented September 17, 2015
Define the top 10 food safety myths
Understand the top 10 dangerous and costly food safety mistakes
Learn how Gordon Food Service can help you with food safety in your operation
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Handling Special Diet Requests in Schools
CEUs Available: None. Education Professional Standard hours.
Presented August 6, 2015
Identify what qualifies as a disability vs. other special dietary need
Understand how to respond to diet requests from students/families
Learn what to serve to students who have diabetes, celiac disease, and food allergies
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"Healthy Eating": Understanding, Impact and Opportunities
CEUs Available: None. Education Professional Standard hours
Presented May 9, 2019
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Understand the definition of "healthy" can change over time and vary from person to person
Learn the current focus and trends around how "healthy" is defined
Explore ways to accommodate consumer demand for "healthy" options on your menu
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K-12: Trending Label Claims, Regulation Updates and Kitchen Waste
CEUs Available: None. Education Professional Standard hours
Presented: March 27, 2019
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Understand trending attributes students may be requesting
Implement the new regulation updates
Identify ways to reduce kitchen waste
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CEUs Available: None. Education Professional Standard hours.
Presented January 15, 2015
Understand the impact of food waste
Identify action steps to reduce pre and post consumer food waste
List resources and tools available to help reduce food waste
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Successfully Marketing your K-12 Foodservice Program
CEUs Available: None. Education Professional Standard hours.
Presented April 17, 2015
Learn the benefits of marketing your program
Understand how social media and your students can assist your program
Learn how to brand your foodservice program
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The Quest for Health: Inspiration from Commercial Kitchens
CEUs Available: None. Education Professional Standard hours.
Presented February 19, 2015
Participants will learn about the new healthy dining options in the Restaurant (Commercial) world
Understand the ingredients and flavors that have the greatest sales opportunity
Learn how the Non-Commercial Segment (Healthcare, Schools, College/Universites) can incorporate this into their menu offerings
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Understanding the New Professional Standards Rule for K-12
CEUS Available: None. Education Professional Standard hours
Presented April 5, 2016
Understand the hiring and training requirements as outlined in the Professional Standards final rule
Describe how SNA standards and federal standards align
Explain the resources available through Gordon Food Service to help meet Professional Standards requirements
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Unique and Healthy: Fresh Flavor Ideas for Non-Commercial Menus
CEUS Available: None. Education Professional Standard hours
Presented February 11, 2016
Provide participants with an update regarding the latest trends in foods and flavors most relevant to Non-Commercial foodservice
Validate the opportunities by highlighting numerous real-world examples of these foods and flavors from live research visits to leading-edge restaurants in major U.S. cities
Provide an overview of Gordon Food Service Resources that will enable operators to apply these dishes to their menus
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What You Need to Know about Food Safety Regulations
CEUs Available: None. Education Professional Standard Hour
Presented September 15, 2016
Learn about the changing food safety regulatory environment and how regulations are developed
Keys points regarding the US Food Safety Modernization Act and Canada's Safe Food for Canadians Act
Provide an overview of Gordon Food Services tools and resources that will enable operators to better manage food safety in their establishments
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