The University of Illinois Extension of Christian County will be offering a Certified Food Protection Managers class and exam. The Illinois Department of Public Health Food Sanitation Code requires food esrvice establishments to be under the operational supervision of a certified food protection manager during hours of operation. Certificates must be renewed every five years and class attendance is mandatory to sit for the exam.
The two-day course is taking place Saturday, March 11th and Sunday, March 12th at the Christian County Extension Office in Taylorville. March 11th hours will be from 9-4 PM and on March 12th from 1-4 PM. Participants are asked to attend both days of classes and the exam will take place on the second day. You are asked to bring a photo ID with you.
Lisa Peterson will be teaching the class and providing the class work to prepare the National Certification Exam. Topics covered will include foodborne illness, safe food handling, cooking and storage, employee health and hygiene, facility safety, and cleaning and sanitation.
Fees for this course are $100 and includes textbook, class materials, and the exam. Registration runs through March 8th. You can register online at go.illinois.edu/foodmanagers or call 217-287-7246.
