ServSafe Training
Initial and recertification classes scheduled for May in Barnstable.
Click here to download Barnstable registration form and details.
Click here to access Massachusetts the Food Protection Manager Certification Exam and Trainer Directory for alternative resources.
Cape Cod Cooperative Extension offers ServSafe courses for both first-time food safety certification and recertification. This ServSafe Food Manager Protection program, led by Food Safety and Nutrition Educator Kimberly Concra, LDN, is an effort to meet the challenge of preventing food-borne illness.
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation's ServSafe program delivers high-quality training options for every manager. ServSafe certification is recognized by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health as meeting the food manager certification requirements of the Massachusetts Food Code.
Initial Certification
This 14-hour course which is usually taught during four half-day sessions is designed for initial certification of food service owners and managers with the objective to:
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Increase safe food handling practices
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Gain a better understanding of HACCP principles
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Improve upon methods of purchasing, receiving, storing, preparing, and serving safe food
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Maintain a sanitary facility
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Understand the regulations and the inspection process
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Teach employees how to apply safe food handling practices
Course includes:
Please Note: You must attend all four classes to successfully complete this course.
Recertification
The recertification course begins with a 1 ½ to 2-hour review and certification exam.
The review will cover:
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Time & temperature control throughout the flow of food
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Preventing cross contamination
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Practicing good personal hygiene
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Establishing cleaning and sanitizing procedures
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Practice exam
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A review packet with study material will be mailed prior to the class day
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Reproducible training materials
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Examination
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ServSafe certificate upon successful completion of the exam. Certificate is valid for five years.
Prior to attending class, please prepare for the exam by studying from your previous ServSafe course book and class materials.
Food Safety News
Attention Food Establishments: New food allergen legislation in effect Oct. 1, 2010! Click here for additional information.
Click here for information on Allergen Awareness Training.
Please check the Massachusetts Office of Health and Human Services Website for updates.
