The University of Illinois Extension in Christian County will hold a certified food protection managers class for area residents looking to meet the state requirements set by the Illinois Department of Public Health Food Sanitation Code. This mandate requires food service establishments to have a certified food protection manager on duty during operational hours.
The two-day course is scheduled for July 11 and 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Christian County Extension office, 1120 N. Webster St., Taylorville. Attendance on both days is mandatory, with the certification exam on the second day. Participants must bring a valid photo ID for the exam.
Lisa Peterson, Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator, will teach the course. It covers essential topics such as foodborne illnesses, safe food handling, cooking and storage, employee health and hygiene, and cleaning and sanitization. The fee for the course is $100, which includes the textbook, class materials, and exam.
Interested individuals must register by July 1 due to limited seats. Registration can be completed online at go.illinois.edu/foodmanagers or by calling 217-287-7246. For accommodations, participants should email lap5981@illinois.edu well in advance.
