Among students earning food handler certification were, from left, Jordan Housley, Abbrielle Ensley, Charlotte Paxton, Jumana Al Bayati, Yamileth Avitia, Alayna Ewald, Abagail Hoopes, Lucero Cervantes, Arisbel Quiroga, Alaysha Tirado, William Purdy, Daniel Bastida, Aidan Moore, Prestin Stabler, Derek Bernal, Ricardo Lopez, Aiden Davis and Alonso Corral Rocha. [Photos courtesy of Kewanee High School]
Kewanee High School’s culinary arts program is cooking up success. Fifty-two students from Tom Campbell’s Introduction to Foods and Nutrition class recently completed a valuable one-week course with the Health Department of Henry and Stark Counties.
Also earning certification were, from left, Christopher San Pedro Isidoro, Bailey Elgin, Jayden Klein, Alexis Welch, Giavonna Garms, Lyla Fink, Alexis Fosu, Lillian Lee, Marlee Bates, Dayomie Garcia Tirado, David Cortes, Jermaine McKnight, Tyshan Lasenby, Kiahna Camp, Kayleigh Wear, Shane Shamblin.
The cost of certification was paid for by the McDonald’s in Kewanee.
This intensive training culminated in all 52 students earning their official Food Handler Certification. This certification is a crucial credential for anyone looking to work in food establishments across Illinois, validating their understanding of essential food safety practices.
Food handler certification has also earned by, from left, Jennifer Morado Mendoza, Jennessa Lopez, Mercedes Winter, Laynie Ford, Damien Taylor, Eli Dennison, Reid Nichols, Schuyler Hargis, LaVotte Kasuse, Brevan Dykes, DeReon Johnson, Brayden Johnson, Jaxson Modro.
The certification is valid for three years, providing these students with a significant head start in the bustling food industry.
This achievement not only highlights the students’ dedication but also Campbell’s commitment to preparing them for real-world culinary careers.
