Food Safety Manager Certification Program

Explore Your Food Service Certification options

Knowledge is power, and knowledge is certainly something needed to cultivate and retain food safety. Those who come into contact with and handle food items play a huge role in food related disease prevention, not only through the assurance of quality food items, but also through personal hygiene. Something as simple as washing hands can prevent the spread of illness, endangering public safety and business. The CPFM certification, or the Certified Professional Food Manager certification, is needed for both conducting business and for learning and enforcing sound practices when it comes to food safety.

The CPFM certification gives you credit where it is due, and ensures you have proof of your knowledge. In many places, all managers of public food service establishments must obtain the CPFM certification. Depending on the number of employees, someone with the CPFM certification may be required to be on the premises as long as the employees are. It doesn’t make sense to attempt business without this certification- it might be simply against the law, or it can lead you into real danger. Food safety education is absolutely needed for those with the great responsibility of ensuring food safety.

During the CPFM certification training, attendees will learn what factors play a role in food safety, how to effectively manage and prevent contamination, and the legalities and regulations that enforce food safety practices. The training is generally a single day, but the topics covered are very important and will be studied outside of the training as well. Participants will learn about food personnel training for employees, the types of contaminants, food handling practices, proper facilities and equipment, the cleaning and sanitization of facilities and equipment, and pest control. The legal requirements and inspections will also be covered. One of the most important things that is learned during CPFM certification training is HACCP. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points is an effective, systematic approach to food safety- any issues that may occur at any step in the production or processing of food is examined, and preventive techniques are then created. Knowing the HACCP system is important to food safety, as well as many other industries.

When your business’ success and the health of both employees and the public is at stake, knowledge is the tool you must use to prevent illness, contamination, and other food safety risks.

Obtaining a Food Safety Manager Certification with ServSafe is simple and will leave you qualified for a career in food safety and handling. Any restaurant professional may receive certification in food safety and handling. Restaurant managers, owners, cooks, or whoever oversees food safety in the kitchen must have this certification.

ServSafe is a national organization that can aid you in your certification either in your home through online courses and exams, or in a classroom. A training course is not required and you may take the exam without taking a course.

We also offer food handling certification classes and alcohol training classes to further benefit careers in the food and beverage industry.

All of our certification courses are recognized in all 50 states. Examinees must pass an 85 questions exam scoring at least 70% on the test.

Certificate expiration is based on your state and typically varies between 3-5 years. To renew, you must complete a new course and exam before your certificate expires.

These courses are designed to evaluate the basic comprehension level of food service managers throughout the United States.

To begin, give us a call 909-795-4979 to ask all your questions about your training and exam options and scheduling!