GMP Training in Bacolod for the staff of Rau Ram Cafe.

OurFood in association with its partner organizations ANP and NFCG conducted a GMP training session for the staff of Rau Ram Cafe in Bacolod City on July 7, 2015.

The training was held at Rau Ram Cafe and was attended by the owner of Rau Ram Cafe – Sylvia Gerangue and her staff consisting of his food service crew and wait staff.

The facilitators and lecturers for the training were Ms. Reneelou Balaba and Dr. Martin Aquino of the Negrense Food Consultancy group.

Some of the topics discussed but not limited to were:

• Common pathogens and food safety guidelines
• Handwashing
• Personal Hygiene
• Cross contamination
• Food Preparation
• Raw Materials
• Serving of Food

The staff was very energetic and participated in the training.  The lecturers explained concepts, simplified technical terms and had learning activities using both the English language and the local vernacular to facilitate the participants’ learning.

The staff of Rau Ram cafe enjoying an activity that simulates the effects of food cross contamination.

Rau Ram cafe is the second restaurant in Bacolod to take the bold step in training its staff to undergo GMP training and learn about international quality food safety standards.

This meticulous attention to detail and devotion to excellence and safety in the food safety industry will surely lead Rau Ram cafe to further growth and prosperity.