ServSafe Manager Certification Course (Online)

Course overview

• Purpose: Prepare foodservice managers to pass the ServSafe Manager exam and to apply best practices in food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.

• Format: Fully online, self-paced course with interactive modules, videos, quizzes, and downloadable resources.

• Audience: Foodservice managers, supervisors, operators, and anyone responsible for food safety in commercial kitchens, catering, institutional foodservice, or retail food establishments.

• Certification: Prepares students for the nationally recognized ServSafe Manager exam (proctored exam required for certification).

Key topics covered

• Foodborne illness: causes, pathogens, symptoms, and prevention

• Personal hygiene and employee practices

• Time and temperature control for safety (TCS) foods

• Proper use of thermometers and temperature logs

• Cross-contamination prevention and safe food handling

• Cleaning and sanitizing procedures, including effective sanitizers and concentration monitoring

• Pest control and facility maintenance

• Food safety management systems (HACCP principles and active managerial control)

• Receiving, storage, and inventory rotation (FIFO)

• Allergen management and labeling

• Regulatory compliance and recordkeeping

• Crisis management: recalls, employee illness, and outbreak response

Course features

• Self-paced modules accessible 24/7

• Interactive exercises and real-world scenarios

• Knowledge checks and end-of-course practice exams

• Downloadable study guides and checklists

• Option to schedule the proctored ServSafe Manager exam upon course completion

• Customer support for technical and course-related questions

Duration and time commitment

• Estimated study time: 8–12 hours depending on experience

• Course access period: 90 days

Instructor and proctor information

• Course content follows the latest ServSafe Manager curriculum and state requirements

• Proctored exam options: remote proctoring or in-person proctor (depending on location and exam provider policies)

• Mainefoodsafety.com can assist with scheduling private or group proctored exams and offers customized training for teams

Pricing and enrollment

• Tuition varies by enrollment type (individual, group, private class). Contact Mainefoodsafety.com for current pricing and to arrange group or on-site options.

• Payment options include credit card and invoice for organizations.

Passing and certification

• Passing score: As defined by ServSafe for the current exam edition

• Certificate: ServSafe Manager Certificate issued upon passing; certificate validity varies by state—typically valid for five years