Nebraska Extension ServSafe® Training

Get certified in safe food handling through Nebraska Extension. We offer ServSafe® trainings for food service professionals across Nebraska.

Nebraska Extension offers ServSafe® food safety trainings for food service employees and managers. These trainings provide practical, science-based guidance on safe food handling, including proper cooking and storage temperatures, cleaning and sanitation, and preventing contamination.

ServSafe® Manager is a nationally recognized food safety training and certification program established by the National Restaurant Association. This training provides the latest science-based information on food safety and best practices in the industry. This course is designed for food service managers and supervisory staff in restaurants, hospitals, schools, long-term care facilities and other food-handling establishments.  

ServSafe® Food Handler is a basic food safety class for food service workers. The class consists of five sections: Basic Food Safety, Personal Hygiene, Cross-Contamination and Allergens, Time and Temperature, and Cleaning and Sanitation. At the end of the class, a short test will be given.

What You Will Learn

• Safe food handling and hygiene practices
• Time and temperature control
• Cleaning and sanitation procedures
• Preventing cross-contamination
• Reducing risk of foodborne illness

Why It Matters

Food safety training helps reduce the risk of foodborne illness, meet health department requirements, and build confidence in safely preparing and serving food.

For food safety trainings in Spanish, please contact Sandra Barrera at sbarrerafuentes2@unl.edu

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