ServSafe Manager certification taught by someone who's had to use it.

The ServSafe Manager Certification issued by the National Restaurant Association is valid for five years from the exam date. Many operators renew earlier than that so a certificate never lapses mid-inspection. If your certificate is coming due, see recertification.

Managers and supervisors who are responsible for food safety in a commercial food-service operation: restaurants, cafeterias, senior-living and healthcare kitchens, schools, daycares, markets, food trucks and commissaries. Under Pennsylvania's Food Employee Certification Act, licensed food facilities must have at least one certified supervisory employee on staff; local health departments may have additional requirements. See the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for the official requirements, and if you are unsure what applies to your operation, ask Jim. Culinary Standard is an independent training provider, not a health department or regulatory agency.

Class length, format and the exam schedule are set for each session and shown on its listing on the Classes page. Public classes are designed to be completed in a single scheduled session, with the proctored exam taken as part of it. If a listing is not clear about timing, ask before you register.

Each class listing states exactly what your registration includes, including whether the proctored ServSafe Manager exam and the exam fee are part of it. Pricing and inclusions are published on the class card before you pay, so there are no surprises on the day.

Not everyone passes on the first attempt, especially managers who have been out of a classroom for years. Retake options and any associated cost are explained at registration and again in class, so a participant who needs a second attempt knows exactly what to do next. Contact Culinary Standard for the current retake process.

Recertification means passing the ServSafe Manager exam again before your current certificate expires. Culinary Standard offers focused recertification sessions for managers who already know the material and need a refresher plus a proctored exam, rather than sitting through the full course again. Details and dates are listed under Classes.

What is included with each class, such as the course materials and exam, is listed on the class card. If you would like to prepare in advance, ask when you register and Jim will tell you what to expect.

Public classes are held in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The venue for each session is shown on its listing. If you need training somewhere else, or for a group, on-site training brings the class to your location.

Call Jim at 215-932-9982. Culinary Standard offers emergency certification: an expedited ServSafe Manager class and exam so your operation can meet health department requirements on time, and a preliminary walk-through of your establishment if it is needed. Emergency certification is available across Bucks, Montgomery and Delaware Counties and surrounding areas, including New Jersey.

Go to the Classes page, choose a date and use the Register button on that class. If a class does not yet show online registration, use the contact form and you will be sent registration details directly.