2025 Food Safety Training
The nationally recognized food safety training and certification program by the National Restaurant Association provides the latest science-based information on food safety and best practices in the industry. There are two courses offered in the North Platte, Ogallala, Lexington and McCook Area. They are designed for food service managers and supervisory staff in restaurants, hospitals, schools, long-term care facilities and other food handling establishments. Nebraska Extension in Lincoln, Logan, and McPherson offered these two courses through the year.
2026 Food Safety Training
Manager Course- A Food Safety Training and Certification Program from the National Restaurant Association. ServSafe Food Manager course is the premier food safety training and certification course offered by Nebraska Extension in a face-to-face setting. The ServSafe course is recommended for all types of food service managers, both commercial and non-commercial. This course fulfills Nebraska LB245 that was recently passed in 2025.
Handlers Course- This course is certified by the National Restaurant Association. ServSafe Food Handlers Class is a 3-year certification and recommended for all types of food handlers, both commercial and non-commercial. The class consists of five sections: Basic Food Safety, Personal Hygiene, Cross-Contamination and Allergens, Time and Temperature, and Cleaning and Sanitation.
