UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Extension is offering a new webinar series titled “Food Safety Manager Certification Prep Course,” designed to equip food industry professionals with the knowledge to ensure food safety and achieve certification. Sessions will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 18 and 25.
The course is designed for those needing food protection manager certification, including restaurant managers, food service managers, chefs and caterers. Local health officials and inspectors also may benefit from the course.
Participants should be comfortable using Zoom, as sessions will utilize live, interactive instruction from food safety experts.
This course prepares individuals for exams such as ServSafe, National Registry of Food Safety Professionals food safety manager certification, or other American National Standards Institute-accredited exams. The course meets the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture requirements for the Food Employee Certification Act.
Participants will learn about:
- Safe food preparation.
- Safe food storage, handling and purchasing.
- Foodborne microorganisms and allergens.
- Personal hygiene.
- Pest management.
- Cleaning and sanitizing facilities.
Registration is open through June 8, with a $65 fee.
More information is available on the Penn State Extension website or call 1-877-345-0691.