University of Minnesota Extension is offering courses to help food service establishments meet the educational requirements for certified food managers and employees.
- Initial food manager certification course, called ServSafe, will be offered on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at the North Central Research and Outreach Center in Grand Rapids. The class will run from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with the test following at 4:30 p.m. Participants must attend all day to be eligible to take the certification exam. This course includes information about safe food preparation, handling, sanitation and prevention of foodborne illnesses. Registration is required by Sept. 2.
- Serve It Up Safely renewal course will be held at the North Central Research and Outreach Center on Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is due by Sept. 2.
Certified food managers need four hours of continuing education credits within three years of becoming certified. University of Minnesota Extension educators and University specialists developed this renewal course that meets these criteria.
Pre-registration is required for both classes and class sizes are limited. For a registration brochure or for more information contact Connie Schwartau at 507-337-2819 or schwa047@umn.edu.
Food safety courses are also available on-line. To get more information go to www.extension.umn.edu/foodsafety or contact Connie Schwartau at schwa047@umn.edu or 507-337-2819.
