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.

Refund and Cancellation Policy: All cancellations are subject to a 12% registration fee + $5 processing fee. Manuals are non-refundable. NO REFUNDS will be processed after September 28, 2026. Registrations approved after the deadline will include a $20 late fee. Any registration cancellation with a purchase of a manual and answer sheet (online or paper) will be reduced $85 plus the 12% registration fee and the $5.00 processing fee.

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.

Transfer Policy: If a registrant needs to transfer a registration to a different date, contact Purdue Extension – The Education Store -- 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 to complete the transfer. The registrant will incur a 12% registration fee plus $5.00 processing fee.

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.

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 Amanda Marciano prior to the meeting at ammarcia@purdue.edu by September 28, 2026.

If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Amanda Marciano prior to the meeting at ammarcia@purdue.edu by September 28, 2026.

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

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