California Food Manager Training & ANSI Certification

Food Manager Training Course
The Food Safety Manager Principles Course provides a foundational knowledge of the FDA Food Code and covers foodborne hazards and pathogens, cross contamination, proper preparation and temperature controls, proper hygiene, proper cleaning and sanitation methods, regulations, and the proper techniques to maintain a food-safe environment.

Audience: Experienced professionals in the food service industry, such as owner, manager, person-in-charge (PIC), chef, cook, or any employee.

Course Outline

• Lesson 1: Introduction to Food Safety
• Lesson 2: Biohazards, Foodborne Disease, and Food Spoilage
• Lesson 3: Contaminants
• Lesson 4: Food and Temperature Control
• Lesson 5: Employee Health, Hygiene, and Training
• Lesson 6: Purchasing, Receiving, and Storing Food
• Lesson 7: Cleaning and Sanitizing
• Lesson 8: Pest Control
• Lesson 9: Facility Design
• Lesson 10: HACCP System Basics
• Lesson 11: FDA Guidelines for Developing a HACCP System
• Lesson 12: Developing, Implementing, and Maintaining a HACCP Plan
• Lesson 13: Seafood HACCP
• Lesson 14: Consumer Steps to Safer Seafood

ANSI Certification Exam
To be certified as a food manager, the individual must pass an accredited food safety examination - administered by a certification provider.

The Learn2Serve Food Protection Manager Certification is approved by the American National Standards Institute and the Conference for Food Protection (ANSI-CFP). With the exception of Connecticut, this accredited exam is accepted in all states/jurisdictions that have mandatory certification requirements for Food Management Professionals. Reference: ANSI (American National Standards Institute)

Help with Exam
We have partnered with PSI - a global testing, certification, and licensing provider. The exam is proctored at a PSI test center location.

After purchasing the exam, you should receive an email from PSI instructing you how to schedule your exam. If you do not receive this email, please contact support at 877.881.2235.
You can also click here to schedule exam online at a testing center near you.

Upon successful completion of the exam with a passing score, you may download and print a proof of completion document. The official certificate will be mailed within 15 business days of completing the exam.