Food Industry Certificate Programs and Other Courses

ServSafe Essentials

CA109 ___________________ 8 hours/.8 CEU
Looking to pass the ServSafe exam? This eight-hour course is designed for food service workers as a review and prep for the exam. Course work includes The Fifth Edition of the ServSafe Essentials textbook and exam in two, half-day classroom sessions, to allow study time. The test is given during the second session. Upon successful completion of the course a certificate from the National Restaurant Association is awarded. This course is taught in English, although the exam is available in several languages including Spanish. If you need a test in another language, please give us a minimum of eight weeks’ notice. No prerequisite.
Instructor: Cheryl Tomminelli
CRN 60169 CA109-02
Mon Jan 23 & 30 5:30pm-9:30pm

CRN 60170 CA109-03
Sat Feb 11 8:00am-5:00pm

CRN 60171 CA109-04
Mon Feb 13 & 20 5:30pm-9:30pm

CRN 60172 CA109-05
Sat Mar 17 8:00am-5:00pm
Course fee: $199 ($82 tuition, plus fees)

Food Handlers Certificate

CA101 ___________________ 3.5 hours/.4 CEU
In cooperation with Bridgewater Township, the Food Handlers Certificate offers food establishment representatives a one-session program focusing on Chapter 24 of the New Jersey Sanitary Code. The program is presented by a New Jersey State Licensed Environmental Health Specialist providing an assessment of the practical application of food sanitation techniques involved in the operation of a retail food establishment. Primary issues of discussion include the cause, spread and control of food and water-related diseases. Participants are provided interactive instruction on the proper sanitary techniques applied during food preparation, service and storage. Topics of discussion include the growth of bacterial and viral agents, prevention of food-borne illness, common food allergens, sanitary facility design, personnel hygiene and application of recognized sanitation, self-inspection and food security procedure. Participants receive an introduction to the basic elements of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems approach to food production operations. Successful completion of a food safety certification program is a requirement of many municipal ordinances.
Instructor: Chris Poulsen
CRN 60157 CA101-02
Mon Feb 27 5:30pm-9:00pm

CRN 60158 CA101-03
Mon Apr 16 5:30pm-9:00pm

CRN 60159 CA101-04
Mon Jun 18 5:30pm-9:00pm
Course fee: $103 ($98 tuition, plus fees)

The Foodpreneur Certificate

SB719 ___________________ 14 hours/1.4 CEU
The Foodpreneur® Certificate Program is an intensive two-Saturday series of workshops tailored to new food entrepreneurs who have a great specialty food idea but are unsure of the next steps. Established food businesses can improve their skills in key areas such as food marketing and sales. The series is taught by food business experts who actually market, sell, and develop specialty foods products. Participants learn experientially through classroom interaction and are provided with tools, resources and information to both learn the food business and develop plans to create sales, manage growth, and create or refine a product. Foodpreneur® participation results in market-ready food businesses and products by the end of the series. The program discusses the ingredients needed to be a successful Foodpreneur®. Distribution channel dynamics and the complexities of retail trade channels are explored. Participants will be introduced to the Foodpreneur® business model template designed to clarify their vision and business model; help participants identify and understand what their product is; and how the product should be produced, marketed, and sold. Upon completion of the course, participants can head to the checkout line with a personal “recipe for success”–a completed Foodpreneur® basic business plan model. 2 sessions.
Instructor: Esther Psarakis
CRN 60201 SB719-01
Sat Mar 24 & 31 9:00am-5:00pm
Course fee: $300 ($110 tuition, plus fees)

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