ServSafe®

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The ServSafe® food safety training uses material from the National Restaurant Association (NRA) and is taught by Clemson University Extension Agents who are Registered ServSafe Proctors and Certified ServSafe Instructors by the NRA.

2013 ServSafe® brochure (PDF, 1.7MB)

2013 ServSafe® registration form (PDF, 429KB)

Manager Training & Exam - 1 day (7.5 hours)

$175 per person

Produce and cutting board

Appropriate for restaurant managers and assistant managers, chefs, dietitians, culinary arts instructors, school food service managers, Family and Consumer Science instructors, and others. Upon successful completion of the exam, participants will receive a certificate from the National Restaurant Association and be registered in their data base. The certificate should be renewed every five years.

Topics covered:

  • basic food safety
  • microbiology
  • contamination
  • the flow of food
  • receiving & storage
  • food preparation & service
  • HACCP, sanitary facilities
  • pest management
  • training employees

HandwashingCost for the course includes:

  • ServSafe® Manager 6th Edition Book
  • training materials
  • thermometer
  • ServSafe® Food Handler Guide for Employees
  • ServSafe®  exam

Servsafe® Exam Only

$50 per person

This option is for food service professionals who have previously been ServSafe® certified and are looking to renew their certificate without additional training. The exam can be taken with the class of an already scheduled training or individually scheduled at the Clemson Extension Office in Beaufort, Berkley or Greenville County. Please contact:

  • Beaufort: Bob Guinn  843-255-6060 ext.116
  • Berkley: Gayle Williford 843-719-4140
  • Greenville: Kimberly Baker 864-232-4431 ext.113

To Register On-line for ServSafe® training or exam only go to: https://shopping.clemson.edu/

There is a maximum of 25 students per class and registration is on a first-come, first served basis. Each class must also meet a minimum of 15 students. The course is subject to cancellation if this minimum is not met.

For more information contact Kimberly Baker at kabaker@clemson.edu.

Thermometer calibration

Employee Training - 6-10 hours

$40 per person

This class can be tailored to your group and each employee will receive a certificate of completion.

Each employee receives training in:

  • basic sanitation
  • personal hygiene
  • receiving and storage
  • preparing, cooking & serving food
  • cleaning & sanitizing

Cost for the course includes:

  • ServSafe® Food Handler Guide
  • thermometer
  • certificate of completion

Cutting peppersEmployee Training - 4 hours

$25 per person

This class is for food service employees who are on a tight schedule.

Each employee receives training in:

  • basic sanitation
  • personal hygiene
  • receiving and storage
  • preparing, cooking & serving food
  • cleaning & sanitizing

Cost for the course includes:

  • ServSafe® Food Handler Guide
  • thermometer
  • certificate of completion