Value Added Kitchen Sanitation and Food Safety Training
Hands-on sanitation and food safety training for entrepreneurs and chefs preparing to work in the Madison County Cooperative Extension value-added commercial kitchen. Covers safe food handling practices, cleanliness standards, and readiness for shared-use kitchen operations.
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