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ServSafe® Class

Food safety is the most important element for a successful food service operation. Don't wait until it's too late, implement food safety training now!

Serving safe food is not an option; it is an obligation of all restaurants and food service professionals. Customers expect and deserve safe food, clean surroundings and well-groomed workers. Proper training is one of the best ways to ensure; food safety, compliance with regulatory requirements, and customer satisfaction.

ServSafe® is a nationally recognized certification program through the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation.

This class is designed for Food Service Managers, Directors, Chefs, Kitchen Managers, Dietitians and Dietary Managers.

The ServSafe® program provides accurate, up-to-date information for all levels of employees on all aspects of handling food, from receiving and storing, to preparing and serving; information you and your employees need to be a part of a successful food safety team.

ServSafe® Training

Each year, millions of people contract foodborne illnesses. According to the CDC, an estimated 76 million people will get foodborne illness this year, and 5 thousand of those will die. Effective assessments of food preparation safety practices and risk factors can prevent most of these dangerous illnesses from occurring.

ServSafe® classes will give your team an advantage by training you to eliminate risk factors and by providing you with the necessary knowledge to gain a quality reputation for your establishments.

The Muskegon County Health Department is offering a ServSafe® Class that covers topics such as Potentially Hazardous Foods, Pathogens, Foodborne Illnesses, Food Handling, Personal Hygiene, HACCP, Cleaning and Sanitizing, Pest Control and Food Safety Regulations and Standards.

   

Cost (per participant):
   

Type of Training

Includes
Price

2 Day Class

Book and exam
$180

2 Day Class

Exam only (loaner book for classroom use)
$100

1 Day Class Recertification

Book and exam
$125

1 Day Class Recertification

Exam only (loaner book for classroom use)
$45
     
Class Dates:    
2 Day Class First 2 Mondays of each month *  
1 Day Class Recertification First Monday of each month *  
  *Exceptions will be made for holidays that fall on a Monday.  
     
Class Time: 8:30 - 3:30 - Exam at the end of class.  
     
Class Location: 133 E Apple Ave, Muskegon - Training Center Bldg
     
Course Curriculum:

Starting out with food safety;

Ensuring proper personal hygiene;

Purchasing, receiving, and storing;

Preparing, cooking and serving; and

Cleaning and sanitizing.

 

  

Register online or by phone at (231) 724-4406. Registrations must be received one week prior to the date of the class you are registering for.

For more information, please send an e-mail or call (231) 724-4428.