Concession Stand Food Safety

Does your school or organization provide a concession stand for events run by volunteers? The safety of everyone visiting the concession stand, as well as your organization's reputation, rests on these volunteers. Make sure that they know how to serve food safely. Here are tips:

• Wash hands with soap and water frequently (after handling money, using the restroom, sneezing or coughing, etc.).
• Use gloves, tongs, deli sheets, etc. instead of touching food with your bare hands.
• Do not work when you are sick (fever, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.).
• Any cuts or wounds on your hands should be covered with clean bandages and disposable gloves.
• Wear clean clothes and tie long hair back.
• Do not eat while working and keep drinks away from food preparation areas.

Below are FREE downloadable posters in English and Spanish that can be used to remind volunteers and students to use good food safety practices. The posters can also be used as a handout if you are providing a food safety training.