ServSafe

ServSafe Certification Program

What is ServSafe?

ServSafe is a nationally recognized training and certification opportunity designed specifically for food preparation businesses.  Employees learn to properly receive, prepare, hold, and serve food following strict sanitation guidelines and best practices.  This program prepares employees to pass the national certification exam, which is included.

Why ServSafe?

Each year in the United States there are an estimated 76 million cases of food-borne illness that result in an estimated 5,200 deaths.  About 95 percent of all food-borne illnesses are caused by the mishandling of food.  Many food-handling practices that cause illness are related to poor temperature control or poor sanitation.

ServSafe is a proactive approach to protect yourself and your customers against food-borne illness.  ServSafe addresses potential hazards in the areas of storage, preparation, cleaning and sanitizing, cooking, and personal hygiene.  This nationally-respected training program helps reduce the risks and potential liabilities that food services face everyday.  Some insurance companies even offer premium incentives for ServSafe certification.  ServSafe certifications demonstrate to your patrons that your operation is committed to food safety.

Who Should Take ServSafe?
  • Independent & multi-unit operators
  • Owners
  • Managers
  • Shift leaders and supervisors
  • Chefs
  • Quality assurance professionals
  • Inspectors
  • Sanitarians
  • Public health officials
  • School and healthcare professionals
  • Anyone working in food preparation or service
Topics:
  • Importance of personal hygiene
  • Time and temperature monitoring
  • Proper food storage in all areas
  • Proper cleaning and sanitation
  • Cross-contamination prevention
  • Food safety regulations & standards
  • Purchasing
  • Receiving
  • Preparation
  • Food safety systems
  • Integrated pest management
  • Food allergens and food borne illness
Date: June  24 and 26, 2013
Time: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Tuition: $195 (includes book)
Location: Business Development Center, 24 Denison Parkway West, Corning

Corning Community College

Office of Workforce Development & Community Education
(607) 962-9276 or (800) 358-7171 ext. 9276
E-Mail:  iLearn@corning-cc.edu