ISU Extension Offers ServSafe™ Food Safety Training for Restaurant and Food Service Managers

Oskaloosa, IA– Iowa State University Extension and Mahaska County Extension in partnership with the Iowa Restaurant Association are sponsoring a ServSafe™ food safety training seminar for food service professionals at the Mahaska County Extension Office, 212 North I Street in Oskaloosa. The 8 hour training session will be held on Wednesday May 11th from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM with testing following the training.

“We live in a time when food safety hazards and risks are prevalent. Serving safe food is mandatory. This training program aims to train food service professionals about industry standards and their obligation to meet them,” said Barbara Anderson, ISUE Family Nutrition and Health Program Specialist.

The program is based on the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s ServSafe™ certification program and the 2005 Iowa Food Code. Participants will receive a copy of the ServSafe™ Essentials training manual and have the option of testing for ServSafe™ certification. Registration fee is $135.00. Fee for National Restaurant Association members will be $100.00 with proof of membership. Registration is due May 4th. The fee for service will be used to offset direct expenses and support the Families County Extension Program.

For more information about the program, contact the Wapello County Extension office or Barbara Anderson, Family Nutrition and Health Specialist Program Specialist at 641-682-5491 or bjanders@iastate.edu.