FOOD SAFETY TRAINING

ServSafe

ServSafe Essentials and ServSafe Starters™ are food safety training programs of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation offered to Food Bank Partner Agencies and volunteers.

ServSafe Starters™ Basic Food Safety program provides basic food handling education and meets the City of Fort Worth's requirements for food handlers.  The 3-hour course covers Personal Hygiene, Cross-contamination, Allergens, Time & Temperature Control, and Cleaning & Sanitation topics. Upon passing the short exam, a certificate of completion is awarded that is valid for 2 years.

Materials available in English or Spanish.

ServSafe Essentials training blends lecture, video and activities in a way that constantly engages the learner with food safety content. This blended learning approach helps students listen, watch, practice, and remember key food safety lessons. This course is offered as a one day workshop. A Food Protection Manager certificate valid for 5 years is awarded after successfully passing the exam, and is recognized by the City of Fort Worth.

Materials available in English or Spanish.