AgriLife Extension offers professional food manager training in June in Waco
Course topics include food safety hazards, sanitation regulations
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in McLennan County will offer a two-day professional food manager certification course on June 17 and June 24 in Waco.
The training will be from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the AgriLife Extension office, 4224 Cobbs Drive. Cost is $125 and includes course materials and the certification exam. Participants will need to attend both dates and bring valid photo identification in order to take the exam.
To RSVP, contact Rachel Esquivel, AgriLife Extension family and community health agent in McLennan County, at 254-757-5180. Space is limited and the deadline to register is June 7.
Attendees also need to download a registration form at https://tx.ag/McLennanFoodManager and send the completed form with check or money order to Food Safety Education, 2253 TAMU, 118 Cater-Mattil, College Station, Texas 77843-2253.
Course prepares food managers for exam
The Texas Department of State Health Services requires food establishments to employ at least one certified professional food manager.
In addition to preparing food managers for the exam, Esquivel said the course will help them understand major causes of foodborne illnesses and how to prevent them, as well as educate employees on food safety.
Certifications are valid for five years and are good anywhere in the state of Texas.
Food manager course topics
- Identifying potentially hazardous foods and common errors in food handling.
- Preventing contamination and cross-contamination of food.
- Teaching and encouraging personal hygiene for employees.
- Complying with government regulations.
