Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service, specifically managers and other leaders.
ServSafe teaches about foodborne illness, how to prevent it and how to train employees about the latest food safety issues. The ServSafe Manager course uses proven techniques, provides new Food & Drug Administration food code rules and content related to the food industry.
Topics include: providing safe food, forms of contamination, the safe food handler, the flow of food, food safety management systems, safe facilities & pest management, cleaning & sanitizing.
This course provides participants education to successfully pass the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification exam.
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May 21
ServSafe Manager Training and Certification Exam - Lapeer County - May 21, 2025
May 21, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Office - Lapeer County, 1800 Imlay City Rd., Lapeer, MI 48446
MSU Extension offers 8-hour ServSafe® training, which is a national certification program. This class is designed for anyone working in the food service industry, including non-profit organizations.
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May 27
8-hour ServSafe® Manager training & certification exam - Lenawee 27May2025
May 27, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM 9:00 am to 5:00 pm MSU Extension Lenawee County 1040 S. Winter St. Adrian, MI 49221
MSU Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe® Manager training course and certification exam. This class is designed for anyone working in the foodservice industry, including non-profit organizations.
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Jun 5
8-Hour ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam –Kent County - June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Kent County Extension Office 775 Ball Ave. N.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49503
MSU Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe® Manager training course and certification exam. This class is designed for anyone working in the food service industry, including non-profit organizations.
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Jun 10
ServSafe Manager Training & Certification Examination - Isabella County June 10 2025
June 10, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College, 5805 E. Pickard St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
MSU Extension offers ServSafe® Manager training course and certification exam. This class is designed for anyone working in the food service industry, including non-profit organizations.
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Jun 11
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Tuscola County - June 11, 2025
June 11, 2025 8:30AM – 4:30PM Tuscola County MSU Extension, 362 Green St., Caro, MI 48723
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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