The Benson Mills Group, LLC.

The Benson Mills Group, LLC.

Greetings, The Benson Mills Group, LLC, is an award-winning food safety firm dedicated to educating food service professionals and communities on proper food handling techniques, to aid in reducing communities exposure to food-borne diseases. As a food safety firm Benson Mills Group provides comprehensive food safety services including training, audits, and cleaning. Our goal is to provide tools and services that help our clients and community groups implement processes that guarantee safe food and a safe food environment and that are aligned with their goals of a positive brand, reputation and bottom line. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, food-borne diseases in the United States are responsible for approximately 76 million illnesses, 325,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths annually. In 1994 it was estimated that food-borne diseases cost the United States between $10 billion and $83 billion in pain and suffering, loss of productivity, lawsuits, and medical expenses. The Benson Mills Group seeks to aid in the control of food-borne diseases throughout the southeastern part of the United States. We believe that the better people understand food-borne disease and prevention techniques, the better equipped they will be to protect themselves, their customers, and their loved ones. Eat safe, Terri R. Waller Terri R. Waller, MPA President/CEO Certified Food Safety Manager Certified Food Safety Instructor Certified Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Manager photocopying, recording, or informationn storage and retrieval) without permission in writing from Benson Mills Group, LLC. 2

Food Safety Training The Benson Mills Group provides Food Safety training for both management and hourly employees. Our food safety training classes are taught by certified food safety instructors who have more than 15 years of combined training experience. Additionally, our food safety certification exams are administered by registered exam proctors. The Benson Mills Group s training program is designed to equip foodservice managers and hourly employees with the techniques and know-how to implement proper food handling methods in their facilities. Our Unique Approach and Key to Success Before Class Materials are distributed to participants prior to the class date to allow time for pre-class preparation and study. Upon registration students are immediately assigned an instructor. Students have access to their assigned instructor before their training date; allowing them the opportunity to receive explanation or clarification in any area in which they may be experiencing difficulty during the studying process. The Day of Class The entire study manual is reviewed. The Benson Mills Group recognizes that students learn differently and avoids using a cookie cutter approach to instruction. This is accomplished by utilizing varying interactive and hands-on training methods that are designed to fully engage the student. The training process includes but not limited to Power Point presentation, videos & DVDs, utilization of training aids, demonstrations, guided discussions and frequently testing information learned through black board challenges and team interaction. Clients: AME Theatres, Applebee s, Aramark, BP Oil, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Emory University, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Mellow Mushrooms, Oxford College, Popeyes, Quiznos, Shane s Rib Shack, and Wendy s. 3

Quality Assurance Audits The Benson Mills Group provides thorough food safety audits. The goal is to ensure proper implementation of food handling techniques which should be reflected in the organization s standard operating procedures. Our program aims to identify, assess and design a comprehensive food safety/sanitation program in contracted foodservice facilities that will assist owners/managers and employees in risk assessment throughout the flow of food. Our contracts are designed for quarterly audits for a period of one year and allows for emergency visits in between. Our program begins with Pre-Contract A review of recent health inspections. Meeting with management to discuss the present conditions of their food safety program and to determine the scope of the project and identify the ultimate goal of the program. Contract Unannounced audits (review of entire facility, test food safety knowledge, review documentation and identify other key players). Out-brief with manager on duty to discuss findings both positive and negative. Compilation of report with pictures and submit via electronically and hard copy. Meet with upper management to discuss the findings in the report. Send Corrective Action form to facility so they can develop a plan to address the discrepancies. Review Corrective Action Plan the facility sends back; to approve or approve with recommendations. Conduct subsequent visit to ensure Corrective Action Plan was actually implemented. Clients: Bambinelli s Italian Restaurants, Emory University (main campus), Oxford College at Emory, and This Is It BBQ Restaurants. 4

Commercial Cleaning The Benson Mills Group understands that having a clean facility is a must. Your customers demand it and your reputation depends on it. At The Benson Mills Group, we focus on the details of providing essential cleaning services with the aim of implementing comprehensive, on-going cleaning programs. Our supervisors and cleaning professionals approach each facility with an eye for maintaining strict standards and consciousness for protecting the environment. Each facility is undertaken with the goal of reducing the impact of pollution and minimizing the use of toxic chemicals. Our cleaning professionals are trained to provide green-focused cleaning programs. Our program begins with Walk thru of the facility to identify the scope of the project and any additional needs of the organization. We determine products and equipment needed for the job. We discuss the frequency and accessibility to the facility A project supervisor is always onsite to oversee the process and sign-off on the work done. Clients: Emory University (main campus) and Rainey Business Enterprises. 5

Community Outreach The Benson Mills Group understands that community outreach is the practice of making a difference by conducting local public awareness activities to improve the understanding of a particular issue. Because of the many food recalls and food-borne illness outbreaks our efforts in educating the community has become increasingly important. Community Outreach Community Groups: We work with community organizations to provide educational handouts for parents on how to handle food properly at home also we provide colorful handwashing posters for kids on how to properly wash their hands. To aid in the reduction of pathogens when handwashing facilities are not present we provide parents with an individual sized bottle of handsanitizer and educate them on the proper way to use it. Schools: We provide in-kind contributions to local early childcare and elementary school students through means of going into the schools demonstrating and working with the kids on proper handwashing techniques and discussing the importance of proper handwashing. We also provide teachers with colorful handwashing posters for the kids and provide the students with a small treat for their time. 6

Professional Outreach Ms. Sheila Kopp, RN, BSN Director of Clinical Operations for Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic There is a span of five years in between certifications for some training programs. Sometimes the likelihood of reengaging with the study manual after certification is slim. We designed our professional outreach program to keep food service professionals engaged with food safety in a learning environment. We bring in local subject matter experts to talk with food service professionals on topics surrounding food safety. Attorney William H. Kitchens with Arnall Golden Gregory LLP is also an Adjunct Professor at Emory School of Law Mrs. Laurie Farmer, Director of State Cooperative Programs for FDA Southeast Region 7