Foodservice Fundamentals™

Whether you’re new to foodservice or just feeling a bit rusty - foodservice’s longest-running training on the basics of the industry is back in person. Nearly 2,000 professionals have taken Foodservice Fundamentals in the past eight years – and we’ve been offering the course a lot longer than that!

The full-day training in downtown Chicago will get you up to speed on this complex industry so you can get back to your day job.

All content – both presented and valuable additional information not covered in-person – will be made available for all attendees on-demand through our online Foodservice Education Center.

Take one day to build your expertise!

Course Location

IFMA The Food Away From Home Education Center
180 N Stetson Ave. Suite 2250
Chicago, IL 60601

 

What to Expect When You Take the Course

This in-depth course is designed for anyone new or needing a refresher on how food moves across the U.S. food away from home supply chain and how the overall marketplace is structured. You’ll learn how the industry works, hear perspectives directly from operators, and participate in group discussions. A personal certificate of completion is awarded at the end of the course.

The course curriculum includes:

  • A deep dive into foodservice definitions and structure
  • Basics of the foodservice value chain
  • A focus on restaurant segments
  • The role of retail foodservice and on-site categories

Course Fee

Members: $895 per person
Non Members: $1,195 per person
*Fee includes all meeting materials and programmed meal functions.

Cancellation Policy

Registration fees are refundable up to 30 days before the event. After that time, registration fees are nonrefundable.

All changes / cancellations must be submitted via email to ssierra@foodaway.org

Looking for customized training? We can customize Foodservice Fundamentals for your team!

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