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ServSafe® Food Handler Online Course

Phone: (855) 520-6806

ServSafe® Food Handler Online Course

ServSafe® Food Handler course and assessment is a comprehensive solution that delivers consistent food safety training to employees. This ensures the same food safety principles are delivered each and every time. Whether you are an employee seeking your Food Handler Card or an operation seeking a compliant solution for your employees, the ServSafe® Food Handler Program has a product that's right for you.Take the ServSafe® Food Handler Assessment after completing training to earn your food handler credential.
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Job Outlook

Overall employment of food and beverage servers and related workers is projected to grow 53 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. In addition, the projected annual job openings over the decade is 12,360. Currently, workers in New York earn on average $15.07 an hour for food and beverage servers and related workers.

Sample of reported job titles include: Diet Aide, Dietary Aide, Dietary Assistant, Food Preparer, Food Service Aide, Food Service Worker, Nutrition Aide, Kitchen Runner, Pantry Cook, Deli Clerk (Delicatessen Clerk), and Slicer.

 
 
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What Food and Beverage Serving and Related Workers Do?

Food and beverage serving and related workers take and prepare orders, clear tables, and do other tasks associated with providing food and drink to customers.

Work Environment

Food and beverage serving and related workers are employed in restaurants, schools, and other dining places. Work shifts often include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays. Part-time work is common.

How to Become a Food and Beverage Serving or Related Worker

Food and beverage serving and related workers typically have no requirements for formal education or work experience to enter the occupation. They learn their skills on the job.

Does my certificate expire?

The National Restaurant Association recognizes the ServSafe ServSafe Food Handler Certificates for a three-year period. However, state or employer requirements can vary. For more detailed information, check the regulatory requirements or contact your local health department or alcohol commission depending on the program.

In what languages is the ServSafe Food Handler exam available?

The ServSafe Food Handler Assessment is available in: English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean. This includes the food handler assessments for California, San Diego and Texas.  

Can I administer the ServSafe Food Handler assessment to myself?

The ServSafe Food Handler online assessment does not require a proctor, so you can take that exam by yourself. For the classroom/print version food handler assessment an instructor must administer the assessment. Use the Find a Class locator on ServSafe.com to find a food handler instructor/proctor.

How does the ServSafe Manager Certification differ from the ServSafe Food Handler Certificate?

The ServSafe Manager Certification verifies that a manager or person-in-charge has sufficient food safety knowledge to protect the public from foodborne illness. Individuals that successfully pass the 90-question, multiple-choice exam will receive a ServSafe Manager Certification and wallet card. The ServSafe Manager Certification is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) under the Conference for Food Protection Standards.

The ServSafe Food Handler Certificate verifies basic food safety knowledge and is for individuals in food handler employee-level positions. Upon successful completion of the ANSI ASTM 2659 accredited Food Handler course and 40-question exam, the employee will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the National Restaurant Association that can be printed from a secure section of the website.

Are there qualifications to take the ServSafe Food Handler course and assessment?

The ServSafe Food Handler Course and Assessment do not have an official prerequisite. It may be completed by any individual seeking knowledge of basic safe food handling procedures.

Course Objectives

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  • Basic Food Safety
  • Personal Hygiene
  • Cross-Contamination & Allergens
  • Time and Temperature
  • Cleaning and SanitationCourse
 
 

Prerequisites

  • The ServSafe Food Handler Online Course and Assessment does not have an official prerequisite. It may be completed by any individual seeking knowledge of basic safe food handling procedures.

Curriculum

Basic Food Safety

 

Personal Hygiene

 

Cross-contamination and Allergens

 

Time and Temperature

 

Cleaning and Sanitation

 
 
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Instructors

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Our instructors are industry experts who have completed specialized training in the programs they support, and most have worked in their field of study as well. Our instructors are great at helping with training content-related questions and can help with tasks like understanding course concepts and final exam consultations, just to name a couple.

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Registration and Enrollment

This course is 100% online. Start anytime.

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160 COURSE HOURS; 6 MONTH ACCESS
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EXAM VOUCHERS INCLUDED
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RECEIVE SUPPORT, COACHING & GUIDANCE