Duration
12 Weeks
Food Service Worker • Fast Track Program
Food Service Worker – Fast Track Program
Prepare for entry-level positions in healthcare, hospitality, education, catering, and institutional food-service environments.
Prepare for Entry-Level Food Service Positions
NACPT Pharma College prepares students for entry-level positions in hospitals, long-term care homes, retirement residences, cafeterias, restaurants, hotels, schools, catering companies, and other institutional food-service environments.
Award Winning Career College in Health Care
Food Service Worker – Fast Track Program
Program Details
Delivery
Online / Hybrid / In-Class
Recommended Schedule
Weekday or Weekend
Practicum
Optional, 40–100 hours
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Tuition
$2,000 CAD
Next Intake
October 3, 2026
Student Grant Offer
Students who register by September 30, 2026 will receive a $500 CAD grant.
15 focused modules
Program Outline
| Module | Topic |
|---|---|
| FSW1 | Introduction to Food Service |
| FSW2 | Food Safety & Personal Hygiene |
| FSW3 | WHMIS & Workplace Health and Safety |
| FSW4 | Kitchen Equipment & Safe Operation |
| FSW5 | Food Preparation Fundamentals |
| FSW6 | Nutrition & Special Diets |
| FSW7 | Food Allergies & Dietary Restrictions |
| FSW8 | Meal Service & Portion Control |
| FSW9 | Infection Prevention & Control |
| FSW10 | Cleaning & Sanitation |
| FSW11 | Customer Service & Communication |
| FSW12 | Food Storage & Inventory |
| FSW13 | Healthcare & Institutional Food Service |
| FSW14 | Workplace Documentation & Teamwork |
| FSW15 | Job Readiness & Career Preparation |
Entry-level food service roles
Career Pathways
- Food Service Worker
- Dietary Aide
- Kitchen Helper
- Food Service Assistant
- Dietary Assistant
- Server
- Institutional Food Service Worker
40–100 hours
Optional Practicum
An optional 40–100-hour placement can be added in:
- Long-term care facilities
- Retirement residences
- Hospitals
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Catering companies
- Schools
- Institutional kitchens
Typical Placement Duties
- Food preparation assistance
- Meal tray preparation
- Portioning
- Food service
- Dishwashing
- Kitchen sanitation
- Inventory assistance
- Dining-room support
Students should perform duties only within their training and the placement site’s policies.
Where this training may be applied
Career Areas
- Healthcare Food Service
- Long-Term Care
- Hospitality
- Restaurants
- Catering & Institutional Food Services
Requirements depend on the employer and jurisdiction
Recommended Additional Certifications
Depending on the employer and jurisdiction, the program can also recommend relevant certifications such as:
- Food Handler Training
- WHMIS
- Worker Health & Safety
- Infection Prevention and Control
- First Aid/CPR