Need a ServSafe Cert?
The ServSafe® Food Safety Program is for individuals who are serving as managers or are in a supervisory role requiring certification. Upon successful completion, participants will receive the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certificate.
Training meets the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture requirements for the Food Employee Certification Act.
The requirements for a Certified Food Protection Manager under the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Food Employee Certification Act will be changing. Until the changes are implemented, the current requirement remains in effect. To receive and maintain certification, individuals are required to pass a certification exam every five (5) years.
The ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Course, conducted by Penn State Extension, is for individuals preparing for the food protection certification exam. Completing the ServSafe® Manager Course and passing the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Examination with a 70% or higher meets this requirement.
Who is this course for?
Anyone who needs a ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certification
Anyone who needs to meet the PDA requirements for food safety certification
Restaurant managers
Food service managers
What will you learn?
How to safely prepare food
How to safely store, handle, and purchase food
About foodborne microorganisms and allergens
About personal hygiene
How to manage pests
How to clean and sanitize your facility
The Penn State Extension group typically offers multiple certification classes in multiple locations. For May and June the following dates and locations are being offered:
Lebanon, PA: Thu., May 11, 2023 (9:00 AM–4:00 PM) and Thu., May 18, 2023 (9:00 AM–11:00 AM)
This course will be conducted in SpanishLancaster, PA: Fri., May 12, 2023 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) and Fri., May 19, 2023 (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Lancaster, PA: Thu., Jun. 15, 2023 (5:00 PM–9:00 PM) and Thu., Jun. 22, 2023 (5:00 PM–9:00 PM)
Pottsville, PA: Thu., Jun. 22, 2023 (9:00 AM–4:00 PM) and Thu., Jun. 29, 2023 (9:00 AM–1:00 PM)
For more information for each course and registration options please click HERE.