Mansfield University Home PageMansfield University sponsors this food safety certification in response to the Pennsylvania Food Employee Certification Act. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture regulations state that "a food service establishment shall employ or designate at least one certified supervisory employee who is certified with respect to the industry - specific category of the food establishment".
ServSafe meets certification requirements for individuals who are responsible for the safe handling of food in restaurants, schools, eldercare facilities, churches, community centers and other food concessions. A final exam for certification will be offered at the end of the course. For questions regarding certification requirements, contact the Department of Agriculture at 717-772-8354 or visit their website by "clicking here".
Topics include:
- Microbial Contaminants
- Types of Food Borne Contamination
- How Food Handlers can Contaminate Food
- Purchasing & Receiving Safe Food
- Protecting Food during Preparation
- Protecting Food during Service
- Designing a Sanitary Establishment
- Cleaning & Sanitizing
- Integrated Pest Management
- Food-Safety Regulations & Standards
Location: 217 Simon B. Elliott
Instructor: Dr. Kathy Wright
Dates & Times:
Session I: Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 10, 2009 (8 am - 12 pm) and Feb 17, 2009 (8 am - 1 pm)
Session II: Jan 29, Feb 5, Feb 12, 2009 (8 am - 12 pm) and Feb 19, 2009 (8 am - 1 pm)
Cost: $175 (includes text book)
Deposit: $100 (required)
Registration Deadline: January 20, 2009
To register:
- call 800-661-3640 or 570-662-4974, or
- e-mail Barbara A. Butcher, or
- "click here" for the brochure and registration form
If you are unable to return this form by the deadline, please phone 570-662-4974 or 800-661-3640.