- Posted 07/24/2000
Contact: Andrew Svec, 218-281-8380
UMC to Offer ServSafe Foodservice Sanitation Certification Course
The University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC) Center for Continuing Education will offer ServSafe, an applied foodservice sanitation certification course, July 31-Aug 2. The registration fee is $125 per person and includes the textbook and testing fee. Registrations can be made through July 28 by contacting UMC’s Center for Continuing Education at 218-281-8679.
ServSafe is a food safety training and certification course developed by the Education Foundation of the National Restaurant Association. For years it has been widely accepted as the industry standard for food safety education. This course is recommended for all food service personnel. The New Model Food Code adopted by the Minnesota Department of Health requires that by July 1, 2000, all food service establishments employ at least one full-time manager or supervisor who has taken a sanitation course and has passed a certification test.
The three-day course will be held Monday, July 31, through Wednesday, August 2, beginning each day at 9 a.m. in Dowell Hall, room 201. Topics covered include the main types of contamination, the most common food borne diseases, cleaning and sanitizing, how to purchase and receive safe food, dealing with sanitation regulations and standards, and appropriate storage procedures. The certification exam will be given on August 2 at 1 p.m.
Disability accommodations will be provided upon request.