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.
©2012 National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). All rights reserved. ServSafe is a registered trademark of the NRAEF, used under license by National Restaurant Solutions, LLC. The logo appearing next to ServSafe is a trademark of the National Restaurant Association.
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Apr 23
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Van Buren - April 23, 2025
April 23, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Office - 57418 County Road 681 Hartford, MI 49057
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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Apr 23
8-hour ServSafe® Manager training & certification exam - Lenawee 23April2025
April 23, 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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Apr 29
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training – Allegan County - April 29, 2025
April 29, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Allegan County Health Department 3255 122nd Ave, Ste 200, Allegan MI 49010
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in food service.
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Apr 29
8-hour ServSafe® Manager training & certification exam - Jackson 29April2025
April 29, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM 9:00 am to 5:00 pm MSU Extension Jackson County 1715 Lansing Ave., Jackson 49202
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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Apr 29
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Ionia April 29th, 2025
April 29, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU extension. 50 E. Sprague Rd. Ionia, MI 48846
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service.
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