Fundamentals of Dietary Systems Management
  • Level Foundational

Fundamentals of Dietary Systems Management

Issued by Florida International University (FIU)

Developed within the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, this badge recognizes knowledge of the Foodservice System Model (FSM) for food procurement, production, distribution, and service in institutional foodservice settings. Learners will recognize the FSM, identify kitchen designs for efficient food product flow, understand procurement foodservice system processes, food production, distribution, and service; and describe components of the safety, sanitation, and maintenance subsystems.

  • Level Foundational

Skills

Earning Criteria

  • Successful completion of an exam addressing the learner's understanding on various topics within the Foodservice System Model.
  • Successful completion of assessments addressing the learner's understanding on various topics within dietary systems management.
  • Successful completion of a reflection paper where learners demonstrate how the competencies gained can be utilized to further personal, professional and/or academic goals.