The importance of food safety and sanitation techniques has increased greatly in the food-service industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic. OCC’s Culinary Institute experts are addressing the demand by offering the ServSafe Certification Prep course and exam.
These courses are designed to provide food-service workers with great insight and detailed knowledge of food safety. After course completion, participants will also be well prepped to take the certification exam. The exam is offered in class and administered by the Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association.
ServSafe Certification Prep
The ServSafe Certification Prep course will prepare students for final examinations administered by the Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association. Upon successful completion of the program and exam (taken in class) the certified individual will be qualified to train personnel in sanitation techniques, food borne illness, safety, personal hygiene, inspections, communicate with representatives of the health departments, and recognize sanitation deficiencies and initiate improvements.
OCC will offer the Certification Prep and Exam together on Oct. 4 ($115) and two Certification Prep only courses ($75) on Oct. 12 and Nov. 9.
ServSafe Re –Certification (Exam Only)
This course is designed for employees, owners and managers of food service establishments. Upon successful completion of the exam, the certified individual will be qualified to train personnel in sanitation techniques, food borne illness, safety, personal hygiene, inspections, communicate with representatives of the health departments, and recognize sanitation deficiencies and initiate improvements.
OCC will offer the ServSafe Re-Certification Exams Oct. 4 and 12 and Nov. 19. Tuition is $40.
For more information or to register for the ServSafe course or exam, visit https://www.oaklandcc.edu/ce/culinary.aspx.
About OCC
Offering nearly 100 degrees and certificates, OCC is Michigan’s largest multi-campus community college and No. 1 transfer institution in the state. The College provides academic, career training and enriching experiences, designed to empower students to reach their potential and enhance our community. More than 1 million students have enrolled in the College since it opened in 1965. A seven-person Board of Trustees governs OCC. Board members are elected on a non-partisan, at-large basis, serve as volunteers and are not paid. Mission statement: OCC is committed to empowering our students to succeed and advancing our community. Learn more at oaklandcc.edu.
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