ServSafe Food Protection Manager - One Day

ServSafe training prepares you for ServSafe certification and recertification as a Food Protection Manager. This workshop is for individuals seeking initial certification or recertification to work in an establishment handling food. It teaches you which conditions enhance the growth of bacteria that cause food-borne illnesses, along with the safest way to receive, prepare, store, cook and serve food to your customers. This program integrates independent study with an in-depth knowledge of sanitation principles and ways to apply these principles in practical operational situations.

This one-day workshop consists of eight hours of home study, followed by seven hours in the classroom and a one-hour exam. The workshop prepares individuals for successful completion of the ServSafe Certification Exam administered at the end.

ServSafe is a nationally accredited food safety certification program. This class is designed for Food Service Managers, Directors, Chefs, Kitchen Managers, Dietitians, Dietary Managers, and food service staff. Additionally, ServSafe is an internationally recognized program for food handlers that leads to a Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate upon successful completion of the workshop and the examination. Certification is required by the Health Departments in Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Chester Counties. The city of Philadelphia requires that every eating establishment have at least one food safety certified person. Successful completion of this National Restaurant Association workshop and exam qualifies the participant for the certificate.

Course Outline

• The most common causes of food borne illnesses and how to prevent them
• Maintaining sanitary facilities and equipment
• Rules of safe food handling, from receiving to serving
• HACCP principles and controls
• Potentially hazardous foods
• Food handling
• Personal hygiene
• Cleaning and sanitizing
• Pest control
• Food safety regulations and standards 

Note: Students must register at least two weeks in advance to provide time for the required eight hours of home study for this workshop. In addition, students are required to pick up their textbook at the Center for Business and Industry, 1751 Callowhill Street, Room C1-9, to prepare for the home study portion of the workshop. Textbooks must be picked up by the Wednesday before the start of your class.  

Corporate Solutions, Center for Business and Industry Hours
Fall and Spring Semester, from Mon. - Fri. 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Summer Semester, from Mon. - Thurs. 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (May 8 - Aug. 18, 2023)

Course Hours: 8-Hour home study, 7-Hour workshop, 1-Hour Exam