Whether you are a food service manager or an employee, using current best practices in safe food handling is essential to keep your food establishment in compliance and protect the health of both customers and staff. You’ll have the opportunity to take an exam to be certified as a Food Protection Manager.

Intended audience: Food service managers and employees

Format: One 6-hour course plus certification exam

Certification: Upon successfully passing the exam, certified by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation as a Food Protection Manager (CFPM).

Cost: $160 per person ($110 for Iowa Restaurant Association members)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE for the SERVSAFE CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER COURSE is 3 WEEKS BEFORE THE CLASS BEGINS. This deadline allows registered participants to receive their ServSafe book and class materials in the mail prior to the start of class. No exceptions.