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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Dec 16
8-Hour ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam –Kent County - Tuesday, December 16, 2025
December 16, 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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