ServSafe® Progam Offerings

ServSafe® is a training and certification program from the National Restaurant Association. It is the foodservice industry's premier food safety course, recognized by more federal, state and local health jurisdictions than any other food safety course in the United States. ServSafe® is recommended for all types of foodservice employees, both commercial and non-commercial, including those working in:

  • Restaurants
  • Nursing Home Foodservice
  • Hospital Foodservice
  • School FoodserviceTara accountability region
  • Childcare Foodservice 
  • Senior Citizen Foodservice
  • Hotel/Motel Foodservice
  • Education Involved with Foodservice

 ServSafe® MANAGER & FOOD HANDLER Trainings

ServSafe® Manager (8-Hour Training)  ServSafe® Food Handler (3-Hour Training) $20

This training provides the latest science-based information on food safety and best practices in the industry. It is designed for food service managers and supervisory staff in restaurants, hospitals, schools, long-term care facilities and other food-handling establishments.

  • To register contact Tara Dunker @ tara.dunker@unl.edu 

  • Registration fee includes course instruction, coursebook and a proctored exam 

 

This is a basic food safety training for entry level food service staff. The training consists of five sections: Basic Food Safety, Personal Hygiene, Cross-Contamination & Allergens, Time & Temperature and Cleaning & Sanitation. At the end of this training a short quiz will be given, and attendees will leave with their certificate.

  • To register contact Tara Dunker @ tara.dunker@unl.edu 
  • Registration fee includes course instruction, coursebook, quiz and certification. 

 

Once you have registered, you will be emailed an invoice for payment. You may pay one of two ways:

  • Mail check ahead of time to address listed on invoice (preferred).
  • Bring cash or check with you to the training.

Checks should be made payable to the University of Nebraska Extension. If you are registering multiple people, please submit a new registration for each person. Doing this allows you to enter each attendee's name and information for a record of registration.

Southeast Nebraska ServSafe® Program Offerings:

ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification ServSafe® Food Handler Training and Certification

Currently offered once per year for southeast Nebraska foodservice managers.

  • 8-hour training with proctored certification test offered every February or March at the Beatrice Community Hospital.
  • The National Restaurant Association recognizes the Manager Certification for a five-year period. However, state or employer requirements can vary. For more detailed information, check the regulatory requirements or contact your local health department.
  • To receive Manager Certification, you must pass the ServSafe Manager Certification Exam with a score of 75% or higher. However, this 8-hour training is still valuable for continuing education, even in the absence of a passing exam score.

Currently offered throughout the year for southeast Nebraska front line foodservice staff.

  • 3-hour training with certification offered three times per year at the Beatrice Community Hospital (Spring, Summer, Fall) and one time per year at Jefferson Community Health and Life (Fall).
  • You may also contact tara.dunker@unl.edu to schedule this class for a time and location convenient for your staff and facility.
  • The National Restaurant Association recognizes the Food Handler Certification for a three-year period. However, state or employer requirements can vary. For more detailed information, check the regulatory requirements or contact your local health department.

ServSafe® Manager Certification Exam Proctoring - Contact tara.dunker@unl.edu if you are in need of a test proctor for initial certification testing or re-testing. The fee for proctored testing is $70.

Contact tara.dunker@unl.edu for any other upcoming class offerings (some may not be listed).

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