Food Manager Course

The accredited Food Manager's Training Course is designed to help food service managers with the ever-changing and complex area of food sanitation. This course helps managers understand Chapter 246-215 of the Washington State food code and gives them a better understanding of the regulation. Successful participants will receive a 5 year Food Safety Manager's Certificate from the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals and a 5 year Washington State food worker card.

Subjects covered include:

• Demonstration of knowledge by the Person in Charge;
• Who is the Person in Charge;
• Microbiology basics;
• Prevention of foodborne illness;
• Hygiene and sanitation practices;
• Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles;
• Time/Temperature relationships; and
• How to conduct the Self-Inspections Program (SIP).

People who successfully complete the certified course and pass the accredited exam will meet the "Demonstration of Knowledge" requirements.

People who wish to take this accredited course and become "certified" to do the Self-Inspection Program (SIP) must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete the course and pass the test; and
• Conduct monthly self-inspections and submit them to the health department quarterly.

People wishing to participate for educational purposes only are also welcome.

Benefits to Food Service Establishments:

• Increase profits through better sanitation;
• Motivation of workers through self-inspection program;
• Understanding of food service regulations and how to prevent foodborne illness;
• Meet PIC requirements; and
  
• 5 year Food Worker Card.
  

Instructors:
The course instructors are Amanda Peters, Environmental Health Specialist II, RS, and Shannon Jackson, Environmental Health Specialist I. Please contact them at (253)798-7677 or (253) 798-3547 with any questions.

2012 Schedule of Classes:
Class begins at 8 am and ends at 6 pm. Choose the session you would like to attend and indicate on the application.

April 11, 2012

July 11, 2012

October 17, 2012

You must attend the entire session and pass the final exam to become certified.

Cost:
The registration fee for the course is $165.00, non-refundable. This includes the cost of all materials.

Location:
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department's Auditorium
3629 South D Street
Tacoma, WA 98418
(253) 798-6460

For more information call (253) 798-6460.

You will be picking up a packet of information and pretest 14 days before the class. It will be your responsibility to make yourself familiar with the information offered and complete the pretest before the class. Please bring all materials, including the completed pretest to your class.

Class size is limited, early registration is highly suggested. Registration and fees must be received in our office 30 days before the class date.