This lesson includes
- Closed captions & dubbing
- Downloadable resources
- Mobile app (iOS & Android)
Managing buffet food safety
Join Thomas Boucourt to learn how time and temperature control keep food safe, and how to apply the 2/4-hour rule effectively.
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This lesson includes
- Closed captions & dubbing
- Downloadable resources
- Mobile app (iOS & Android)
Lesson details
Buffets are meant to leave guests full and happy, not sick. But when time and temperature aren't managed, a good meal can quickly turn into a public health nightmare.
In this online lesson, Thomas Boucourt explains how to control food temperature and time exposure at the buffet to prevent illness, and protect both your guests and your reputation.
What you'll learn in this lesson, Managing buffet food safety
- What the temperature danger zone is, and why it's so dangerous
- How to safely serve hot and cold food by using thermometers and proper equipment
- How to track time and apply the 2/4-hour rule to avoid contamination
- Why your vigilance matters in preventing foodborne illness
Instructor
Thomas Boucourt is an accomplished Banquet Manager and Senior Lecturer at the prestigious Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) in Switzerland. With 25 years of industry experience, Thomas has dedicated his career to the pursuit of excellence in service,...
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