COTHM conducted a comprehensive food safety training session for its students, strengthening their knowledge and practical understanding of food hygiene, sanitation, and safe food handling practices.
The training was delivered by a Food Safety Inspector, who guided COTHM students through essential procedures required to maintain hygiene and safety throughout food preparation and handling. The session covered important areas, including personal hygiene, proper handwashing, safe food storage, temperature control, prevention of cross-contamination, and cleanliness in food preparation areas.
Students also gained valuable insights into the role of food safety inspections and the importance of following established hygiene and safety standards in professional kitchens, restaurants, hotels, and other food-related businesses. The practical guidance helped students connect their academic learning with real-world food safety requirements.
The initiative supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3): Good Health and Well-being, which promotes healthy lives and well-being for people of all ages. Safe food remains an important component of public health, as proper hygiene and food handling practices can help reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses and protect communities from preventable health hazards.
By equipping future hospitality and culinary professionals with practical food safety knowledge, COTHM is helping develop a workforce that understands its responsibility toward public health and consumer safety. Students were encouraged to make food safety a fundamental part of their professional practices and promote a culture of hygiene and responsibility throughout their future careers.
The session further emphasized that food safety goes beyond regulatory compliance. It is a shared responsibility that plays a vital role in protecting consumers and maintaining professional standards across the food and hospitality industry.
Students actively participated in the session, asked questions, and demonstrated strong interest in learning about professional food safety practices. The training provided valuable knowledge that will support their future careers in the hospitality and food industry.
Through practical initiatives such as this, COTHM continues to prepare students not only for successful professional careers but also for their role in contributing to healthier, safer, and more responsible communities.
