ServSafe Training for food handlers March 5-6 at Scottsbluff

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will be teaching the ServSafe program on March 5-6 at the UNL Panhandle Research and Extension Center in Scottsbluff, 4502 Avenue I. Registrations are due by Feb. 27.

At a time when consumer concern about food safety is high, the ServSafe course provides up-to-date information on food microbiology, sanitary food handling and storage, personal health and hygiene, housekeeping, HACCP food safety program, pest control and safety procedures.

ServSafe is considered the industry leader. More than 500 colleges and universities teach ServSafe to food service professionals across the county. This course is part of the National Restaurant Association Management Certification Program. More than 1 million managers and employees have been certified through ServSafe.

Sessions will take place from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day.

For more information on how to register, contact the Box Butte Co. Extension Office, 415 Black Hills, Alliance, at 308-762-5616 or Jeannie Pittam at 402-472-3717.