Events and Activities : ServSafe Food Safety Course offered by ISU Extension

Iowa State University Extension will be offering a one day certification course on food safety for food service managers in Cedar Rapids. ServSafe is a national certification program made available through the National Restaurant Association.  ServSafe is one of the industry’s strongest educational programs.  Certification is good for five years.  ISU Extension in Linn County will be hosting the Serv Safe class on February 15, March 13, April 24, May 23 and June 20th.  The course costs $135.00 ($100.00 for current Iowa Restaurant Association members).  The registration fee includes 8 hours of training, the Serv Safe Essentials manual, the exam and certification.  The course will be taught by Jill Weber and Cindy Baumgartner, ISU Extension Nutrition and Health Program Specialists and runs from 8:30am to 5:30pm.  To register for the course, call 319-234-6811.  Registration deadline is one week prior to the course. 

ISU Extension also offers a food safety course for food service workers.  Safe Food is a course that covers the topics of temperature control, sanitation, and personal hygiene.   This two hour course is presented as requested.  Cost is $35.00 per person. 

Iowa State University Extension is proud to partner with local health departments and the Iowa Restaurant Association (ServSafe®) to provide these programs.