Food Service
Education Programs For Food Service Workers and Managers
UNH Cooperative Extension offers two food safety and sanitation programs for food service workers and managers. A brief description of these programs is provided below.
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- Safety Awareness in the Food Environment (SAFE)
The SAFE program is an interactive, two-hour workshop for food workers. This introductory program focuses on the importance of personal hygiene and controlling time, temperature, and cross contamination as food flows through your food service operation.
During SAFE programs, UNH Cooperative Extension Educators review critical food safety and sanitation concepts and food handling tips for both front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house employees. SAFE programs are useful for new food service workers or as a refresher for experienced food service workers.
SAFE programs are provided free of charge to both participants and food service facilities. For more information or to inquire how you might schedule a program for your facility, please contact the Family and Consumer Resources Educator in your UNH Cooperative Extension county office.
- ServSafe®
The ServSafe® program is a one or two-day, advanced training in the latest science-based food safety and sanitation information and industry best practices for food managers, chefs, or others in supervisory roles. ServSafe® is a national certification program of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. At the completion of the program, participants take the national ServSafe® Examination. With a passing grade of 75% or greater, participants receive a certificate verifying completion of the program.
UNH Cooperative Extension collaborates with the NH Lodging and Restaurant Association to offer the program throughout New Hampshire. Please check our ServSafe® calendar or the NH Lodging and Restaurant Association website for a listing of programs and contact information.
Food Safety Topics for Food Service
- Regulatory Agencies
- Food Safety Education Resources for Educators or Food Service Managers
- Links to Food Service Related Organizations
| Organization/Source | Description |
|---|---|
| NH Department of Health and Human Services, Food Protection Section | The Food Protection Section licenses and inspects NH establishments where food is produced, manufactured, stored, or sold. Also investigates consumer complaints and reports of foodborne illness outbreaks. |
| Self-Inspecting Cities and Towns | Listing and contact information on NH’s 15 self-inspecting cities and towns. |
| US Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition | FDA is responsible for the safety of all food products except meat, poultry, and egg products. Links on this main page connect you to information about their programs, the Bad Bug Book, the Food Code, bioterrorism information, imports, HACCP, labeling information and more. |
| US Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service | USDA is responsible for meat, poultry, and egg products safety. Browse the Science and Regulation and Policy sections for up-to-date information on their programs. |
| US Food and Drug Administration, Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts | View the latest information about FDA recalls and safety alerts on food products. |
| US Department of Agriculture, FSIS Recalls | View the latest information on voluntary meat and poultry recalls. |
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Food Safety Education Resources For Educators or Food Service Managers
| Source | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| US Department of Agriculture and US Food and Drug Administration | Foodborne Illness Education Information Center | Includes food safety and HACCP education and training materials, links, and databases by target audience. |
| University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension | Fighting Foodborne Illness in the Childcare Setting | An independent study course in food safety for early childhood professionals. |
| University of Connecticut, Department of Nutritional Sciences | Food Safety and Sanitation – A Distance Education Course | Description and ordering information for a food safety education distance education program including CD-ROM, manual, and access to qualified instructor. Available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. |
| US Department of Agriculture | Food Safety Virtual University | The College of Continuing Education and Distance Learning is designed for USDA employees. Includes self-study, CD-ROM, and other distance learning opportunities in food safety and HACCP. |
| University of Arizona Cooperative Extension | HACCP, Food Safety Management | A HACCP and food safety program completed on-line, including lessons and quizzes. Good for restaurant workers, school food service, and others. |
| Michigan State University | Online Professional Master Degree in Food Safety | An online resource for continuing your formal education in food safety. |
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Links to Food Service Related Organizations
| Organization/Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| American Culinary Federation, Inc. | Website of the American Culinary Federation. |
| American School Food Service Association | Website and resources for school food service. |
| Association of Food and Drug Officials | Fosters uniformity, adoption, and enforcement of food regulations. |
| Conference for Food Protection | The Conference for Food Protection is a non-profit organization which identifies problems, formulates recommendations, and develops and implements practices that ensure food safety. |
| Dietary Managers Association | Includes an on-line, independent learning program in food protection. |
| Food Safety Training and Education Alliance | An Alliance to improve food safety training and education at the retail level. |
| National Grocers Association | Includes food safety certification, training, and resources. |
| National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation | The Educational Foundation’s ServSafe® program is an industry leader in food safety and sanitation certification. |
| New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association | Click on Education and Training for a listing of ServSafe® programs in New Hampshire. |
| NSF International | An independent, not-for-profit organization that certifies products and written standards to protect food. |
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