Lesson Title: The Eight Most Common Allergens Target Audience: Food Service Employees
General Objective: To understand the importance of food safety in regards to allergens and cross-contacts
Date and Duration: October 5th, 2017, 10-15 min
Specific Objectives Procedure Learning Evaluation
(Use SMART criteria) (State how each specific objective will be met) Activity Method
Introduction
Verbal group Verbal
Presenter will ask employees to name the eight most common discussion feedback from
allergens. employees
Pre-test
Body of Lesson
1. Employee will be able to Overview and explanation: Example: Verbal Q&A
identify common food allergy Power Point
symptoms, and life-threatening 1. Employees will be asked to state which allergens can be found
symptoms. in QHC’s menu items (provide examples). Slides 1-12
2. Common allergy symptoms is explained, providing examples
3. Identify life-threatening symptoms found in anaphylactic shock Handout Post test
2. Employee will be able to Food Safety on Cross-contact & Protocols: Verbal group Verbal
apply cross-contact knowledge discussion feedback from
to daily foodservice operations 1. Identify different ways to reduce cross-contamination (provide employees
specific examples applicable to employees)
2. Provide protocols on what employees should do if they have
concerns on a food item
Conclusion
The goal of this lesson plan is to provide vital information for
employees that handle patient’s food on the daily. The lesson
plan also provides a platform for employees to discuss any
concerns that may have for a menu item.
Materials List:
Lesson Title: The Eight Most Common Allergens Target Audience: Food Service Employees
General Objective: To understand the importance of food safety in regards to allergens and cross-contacts
Date and Duration: October 5th, 2017, 10-15 min
1. Visual handout on the most common allergies. Includes a quick overview of food allergy symptoms and important information
on anaphylaxis.
2. Attendance sheet
References:
1. Mahan LK, Raymond JL. Krauses Food & the Nutrition Care Process. 14th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier; 2017.