Food & Beverage Service

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About the Sector

The food and beverage services sector primarily includes businesses whose main operation is to serve open and freshly made food and drink for individuals to enjoy right away. Sit-in restaurants, take-away food trucks, cafes, cafeterias and doughnut shops are all examples of businesses found in this sector.

Some establishments in this sector choose to serve alcoholic beverages in addition to food and other beverage options. The pubs, bars and nightclubs sector is closely related to restaurants, so we suggest taking a look at that sector profile as well.

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Return-to-Work Coordinator Training

go2HR invites those who oversee the injury management process or are responsible for coordinating Return-to-Work (RTW) Plans to join in this unique training opportunity!

Facilitated by WorkSafeBC, this two-part course teaches participants a proactive approach to RTW, including how to:

  • Support an injured worker from the moment of injury
  • Provide suitable and/or alternative work that is within their abilities
  • Keep them connected to the workplace as they recover

Industry-specific considerations such as seasonal employment, new, young, and foreign workers, and cross-departmental integration will all be addressed along with general best practices, empowering employers and their representatives to effectively manage their Return-to-Work Programs.

BC Tourism & Hospitality Industry working injured on the job.

We are currently creating a waitlist for future sessions of our Return-to-Work Coordinator Training. By joining the waitlist, you’ll secure your spot for the next available course and gain early access to updates and registration details.

Sector Specific Information & Resources

go2HR is committed to providing tailored support for the Food & Beverage Industry.
Take a closer look below at the resources our team has collected so you can do what you do best.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for, be sure to check out our Resource Library or get in touch with our team.

Worker Checklist: Workplace Bullying and Harassment

What’s Wrong with This Photo? (Kitchen Safety)

Walk the Safety Talk: Sharps

Walk the Safety Talk: Lifting

6 Minute Safety Talk for Culinary Arts Resource Library

Worker Info Handout: Using a Deep Fryer

Worker Info Handout: Using a Knife

Worker Info Handout: Using a Meat Slicer

Worker Info Handout: Working with Hot Objects

Safe Work Practices: Cleaning up Broken Glass or China

Safe Work Practices: Disposing of Sharps

Safe Work Practices: Handling Garbage

Safe Work Practices: Removing Coffee Filters

Safe Work Practices: Using Coffee Machines

Safe Work Practices: Using Deep Fryers

Safe Work Practices: Using Dishwashing Machines

Safe Work Practices: Using Knives

Safe Work Practices: Using Ladders

Safe Work Practices: Using Meat Slicers

Safe Work Practices: Working with Chemicals

Safe Work Practices: Working with Hot Objects

Safe Work Practice Examples

Kitchen Safety: Focusing on Safety

Kitchen Safety: Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls

Kitchen Safety: Preventing Cuts from Knives

Kitchen Safety: Preventing Cuts from Meat Slicers

Kitchen Safety: Preventing Burns and Scalds

Kitchen Safety: Using Deep Fryers Safely

Kitchen Safety: Preventing Lifting Injuries

Safety Talks

Mental Health Continuum and Stages of Wellness

Responding When a Colleague is in Crisis

Free or Low Cost Counselling

When an Inspector Visits – Tips to Help WorkSafeBC Inspections Go Smoothly

Safety Basics Assessment

An Employers Guide and Toolkit for Workplace Injury Management

Injury Prevention Resources

Health & Safety for Hospitality Small Business

An Employers Guide to Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls

Guide: Training Young and New Workers

Support for Employers: Training and Orientation for Young and New Workers

New & Young Worker Training FAQs

Occupational Health and Safety Program Template

Restaurant-Specific Worker Orientation Checklist
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Health & Safety Orientation Checklist – Restaurants

Safety Talks

Mental Health Continuum and Stages of Wellness

Responding When a Colleague is in Crisis

Free or Low Cost Counselling

Botanist Restaurant at Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel

WorkSafeBC Classification Unit (CU) Information

Looking for more information about the Food & Beverage CU including this year’s base rate and the assigned hazard rating? Click the link below for more.

Download the Description

Injury Insights (2019-2023)

This curated data offers key insights into workplace injuries within the Food & Beverage Sector that can be used to compare your company profile with the greater industry experience.

Download the Snapshot

Group of restaurant employees following proper health & safety procedure by cleaning tabletops.

Workforce Insights

Food & Beverage outlets are an integral part of the Hospitality & Tourism Industry in BC. Learn about the Labour Market Workforce Profiles for the Food & Beverage Sector through this report.

Get the Highlights

We’re here to support you

go2HR is the human resources and health & safety association for BC’s tourism and hospitality industry. go2HR exists to drive strong workforces and safe workplaces that deliver world-class tourism and hospitality experiences in BC.

Health & Safety

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Human Resources

go2HR is here to support you and your business goals. We’re ready to use our industry expertise to help you grow your business. Learn how our HR Advisory Services can help your team.

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Training

go2HR’s training courses cover essential educational topics in tourism & hospitality, including health & safety, customer service, and mental health training. See how our training offerings can help your team.

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