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                            James M. Adams, R.S., M.P.H., Health Commissioner

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2008 ServSafe Certification Course
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Course Details

When:  Tuesdays, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
               April 15, 22, 29
               May 6, 13, 20

Where:  Stark State College of Technology
                Advanced Technology Center
                (Rooms 117 - 119)

Cost:  $149.00 per person.  This includes the textbook, the 16-hour course fee, instructional materials, and the final exam.

Who should attend:  Owners, managers, supervisors, and other employees of food service operations. A high school diploma or college degree is not required for registration in this course.

To Register:  Complete the registration form and either mail with your payment to:  
                                       Stark State College of Technology
                                       Continuing Education Office
                                       6200 Frank Avenue, N.W.
                                       Canton, Ohio  44720
                                                   OR
fax the completed registration form with your credit card or purchase order number to (330) 494-5280;
                                                   OR
call the Continuing Education Office at (330) 966-5455 and register with your credit card or purchase order number;
                                                   OR
come in to the Continuing Education Office in the Advanced Technology Center or the Registration Office on the third floor of the Main Campus building.

Course Content

PART ONE
"The Sanitation Challenge"
 -
Providing Safe Food
 - The Microworld
 - Contamination, Food Allergies, and Foodborne Illness
 - The Safe Foodhandler
 
PART TWO
"The Flow of Food Through the Operation"
 -
An Introduction
 - Purchasing and Receiving
 - Storage
 - Preparation
 - Service
 - Food Safety Management Systems
PART THREE
Sanitary Facilities and Pest Management
 -
Sanitary Facilities and Pest Management
      - Sanitary Facilities and Equipment
      - Cleaning and Sanitizing
 - Food Safety Regulation and Standards
 - Employee Food Safety Training
 

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify the principles of food safety and methods of preventing contamination and foodborne illness
  2. Recognize methods of maintaining clean and sanitary facilities and equipment
  3. Understand the process of establishing a food service safety system that protects the flow of food through the facility
  4. Understand sanitation regulations and ways to comply with them
  5. Be able to implement proper employee sanitation training
  6. Become certified in food protection upon passage of final examination

Course Instructors

The course will be taught by the following individuals with extensive experience in the field of food service.

Paul DePasquale, R.S., M.P.A.
Paul is a Registered Sanitarian with 13 years experience with the Stark County Health Department.  He supervises the Food Protection Program for the county health department.  Paul has participated in many training courses for local food service operators and workers.

Karen Myers, R.S.
Karen is a Registered Sanitarian with 12 years experience with the Canton City Health Department.  She supervises the Food Protection Program for the city health department.  Karen has participated in many training courses for local food service operators and workers.

Questions?

Contact Karen Myers at the Canton City Health Department at (330) 489-3327, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

 

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