This program provides training as a service clerk while building familiarity with other aspects of the retail food industry such as the grocery and produce departments. Each student benefits from a core curriculum that reflects the standards of industry for hygiene and grooming, safe food handling, safety, employee conduct and interpersonal skills.
Strong emphasis is placed on superior customer service.
Training is introduced in the classroom and practised through work experiences in local retail food outlets. The program consists of approximately 29 weeks of classroom training and 13 weeks of supervised community work experiences matched to the student's interests and abilities.