The ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification is recognized by the Virginia Department of Health as meeting the requirements to be a Certified Food Protection Manager. Participants receive instruction about food safety concepts such as sanitation, food storage, safety regulations, pest management, and safe food handling practices. The Virginia Food Regulations require that each food establishment employ at least one Certified Food Protection Manager who has supervisory and management responsibilities. After passing an exam, the student receives certification from the National Restaurant Assoc., which is good for 5 years. The class will be taught at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1118 Preston Avenue, Charlottesville.
Full Class Enrollment is $160. The fee includes instruction, textbook, exam, and certification.
Limited scholarships through Bread and Roses are available for food entrepreneurs and farmers.