Summary - ServSafe Manager

ServSafe is a food and beverage safety training and certificate program accredited by the National Restaurant Association and the Conference for Food Protection. The program was developed to educate food service workers about food safety.

ServSafe Food Protection Manager is the highest certification awarded by ServSafe. The manager training focuses on five aspects of food service that can affect the safety of food:
• Foodborne Microorganisms and Allergens
• Personal Hygiene
• Purchasing, Receiving, and Storage
• Preparation, Cooking and Serving
• Facilities, cleaning/ Sanitation and Pest Management

The certificate is earned by passing the ServSafe Manager exam with a 70% and the certification is valid for five years.

Materials will NOT be shipped until payment is received. This includes check payments. Checks should be mailed immediately following registration and are expected to be received no later than the registration deadline. Manuals are generally shipped within 48 business hours of registration/receipt of payment. Delivery times may vary.

NOTE: IF YOU ORDER A MANUAL, PLEASE BRING THE INCLUDED EXAM SHEET WITH YOU TO TRAINING! Lost or thrown away exam sheets will require a $35 replacement fee.

Refund and Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 5 business days prior to the event date; however, there will be a 12% registration fee + a $5 processing fee. Any training materials purchased during registration are non-refundable. Any registration fees with a purchase of a manual (online or paper) will be reduced by $85 plus the 12% registration fee plus the $5.00 processing fee. NO REFUNDS will be processed after October 15, 2026.

Late Registration Policy: Registrations approved after the deadline will include a $20 late fee.

Transfer Policy: If a registrant needs to transfer a registration to a different date, contact The Education Store at edustore@purdue.edu. The registrant will incur a 12% transfer fee plus $5.00 processing fee. Any transfer requests must be scheduled within 5 business days after the original class/exam date.

No-Show Policy: If a registrant does not show up to the training/exam, The Education Store must be notified within 5 business days after the training/exam date. If the registrant does not reschedule and transfer to another training session/exam date within those 5 business days, the registration will be forfeited, and no refund of any type will be given. Transferring sessions will be allowed only once. Contact the Education Store at edustore@purdue.edu to complete the transfer. The registrant will incur a 12% registration fee plus $5.00 processing fee.

Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.

If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Jennifer Stefancik prior to the meeting at 812-254-8668 and jstefanc@purdue.edu by October 9, 2026.

If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Jennifer Stefancik prior to the meeting at 812-254-8668 and jstefanc@purdue.edu by October 9, 2026.

For registration questions or assistance, contact The Education Store at 765-494-6794 or edustore@purdue.edu.

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