Squash and Pumpkins

Assortment of Squashes and Pumpkins on a table in the produce section.

One of your key responsibilities as a produce clerk is to know the products in your department. The squash category is subdivided into summer squash – those tender skinned varieties grown in the summer – and winter squash, which has hard rinds and are grown in the fall and winter. Because the rind of winter squash is so hard, extra care should be taken when cutting them as part of food preparation.

This course has the following objectives:

• Become familiar with the top selling varieties of both conventional and organic squash and pumpkins
• Learn the appearance, seasonal availability, taste profile and uses of squash and pumpkins
• Understand proper storage and handling of squash and pumpkins as well as quality standards

Course Duration: 17m