Instructor: LaSonya White, 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent
lasonyaw@vt.edu (757) 294-5215
Course Fee:
The cost of the course is $150. The fee includes class, textbook, study guide and exam proctoring. For Groups of 10 or more a reduced registration of $ 120/per person available for group classes. Contact the agent for more information.
Course Materials Information:
The textbook is available in English or Spanish. Exams are available in Chinese, English, Spanish or large print. Please indicate your preference on the registration form. Note: the class is taught in English and all class handouts are in English. Unless the class is listed as such.
**It is highly suggested that you make arrangements to obtain your book prior to class to enable you to review the material and increase the likelihood of success on the exam. If you do not receive your book prior to class it will be brought to the class for you.
This Food Safety Manager Course was developed by the Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association. The text, ServSafe
Manager 7th Edition, is part of the Foundation’s food safety program. After completing the classroom work, participants take a national certification exam and upon passing receive their Food Protection manager Certification that is valid for 5 years.
The ServSafe Course is for:
- Anyone is charge of food service operations such as hotels, restaurants, schools, clubs, churches, or any other food service establishment.
- Food and Beverage Managers
- Catering Managers
- Chefs
- Dietary Managers
Cleanliness and Safe Food Matter:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that foodborne diseases cause 76 million illnesses and 5,000 deaths annually. Approximately half of all foodborne illness outbreaks happen in food services operations.
It’s the law!
The latest VA food Regulation update now requires that each and every food establishment must employ at least one Certified Food Protection Manager who has supervisory and management responsibilities.
Food Handler Classes:
Food Handler Certification classes available upon request. For more information and complete details please contact one of the agents listed.
To Register:
Contact an agent listed or visit the Virginia Cooperative Extension website Upcoming ServSafe Classes Online Registration register.ext.vt.edu
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact KaNisha Artis @Surry County Extension Office at (757) 294-5215 phone number/TDD* during
business hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.
*TDD number is (800) 828-1120.
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