<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>

GREAT Food Service, a program of the NFCA, was written by a celiac educator
and edited by dietitians, gluten-free manufacturers, and professional chefs.

It is written to protect the gluten-free customer and equip the food service
provider.  In fact, members of the American Dietetic Association and
American Culinary Federation can take this program for on-going credits.

It can quickly and efficiently train and empower all levels of a restaurant
or institutional kitchen according to their needs.

1.  General Managers and Owners go through online training which includes a
manual, narrated presentation, and exam.  The program covers A,B,C:  Being
AWARE of what gluten is and why it is toxic to someone with celiac disease,
BRINGING in supplies which includes menu creation and investigation, and
finally CROSS-CONTAMINATION CAUTION which addresses error prevention and
error correction in fast moving kitchens. Any location needing on-site
guidance can utilize any of our GREAT Guides, on the ground specialists
trained in the protocol.
2.  After passing the test, each location is given a toolkit which includes:
narrated (in English) powerpoint (subtitles in Spanish) for shift managers,
cooks, and chefs; logistics templates (stickers to mark ingredients/take out
boxes, training posters, and printable PR materials); and a  bilingual
(English and Spanish training) DVD for all employees.  This DVD is worth the
price alone.
3.  Each location must sign a 10 point contract which includes the
commitment to train every new employee.
4.  Cost $200 (multi-unit rate available) or $50 for schools.

If you know of a place which is willing to accommodate your needs or a
location which tries to help but needs a bit of help, suggest this program
to them!  Brochures available online to download.

For more information go to www.CeliacCentral.org or contact
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Nancy Baker
Director of Education
National Foundation for Celiac Awareness
Restoring Health. Reclaiming Lives.
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