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STREET ADDRESS Johnston County 2736 NC 210 Hwy Smithfield, NC 27577 (919) 989-5380 Phone (919) 934-2698 Fax Map & Mailing Information Recent Tweets Want to try a new recipe for Thanksgiving? Watch Extension's Produce Lady for roasted butternut squash w/ fruit: [more] 
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SERVSAFE
A Certification Course for Food Service Operators. The National Restaurant Association figures show that and outbreak of foodborne illness can cost your operation more than $75,000. Cases involving death and serious injury can cost much more. By serving safe food, you can avoid: Legal Fees Medical Claim Employees' lost wages Lost of food supplies that must be discarded Bad publicity and loss of business and income Being shut down CERTIFICATION COURSE ServSafe is a 16-hour Food Safety Certification course developed by the Education Foundation of the National Restaurant Association. WHO SHOULD ATTEND ? This is a comprehensive program for food service managers and supervisory staff in restaurants, hospitals, nursing homes, child-care facilities and other food handling establishments. DO YOU KNOW ? * A safe and effective way to get rid of pests in your restaurant ? * The difference between foodborne infections and foodborne intoxications ? * How acidity, moisture, temperature and time offset the growth of bacteria ? * What utensils and containers to use to avoid metal poisoning ? * How to handle modified atmosphere and sous-vide packaged food ? * The correct endpoint temperatures to cook different meats ? * Which foods are potentially hazardous and could cause foodborne illness if not handled properly? These are just a few of the many points that you will learn during training, which will be conducted by experts from North Carolina Cooperative Extension, and Johnston County Environmental Health Department. You will have the opportunity to ask these experts questions during the presentations. SERVSAFE TRAINING TOPICS Providing Safe Food Food Safety Hazards The Safe Food Handler Adapting HACCP Principles For Your Operation Purchasing & Receiving Safe Food Storing Food Safely Keeping Food Safe During Preparation & Service Sanitary Facilities and Equipment Cleaning & Sanitizing Developing an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan Regulatory Agencies & Inspections INSTRUCTORS FOR THE COURSE Mr. John Phillips - Environmental Health Specialist, Johnston County Health Department. Ms. Debbie Stroud - Family & Consumer Educator, Johnston County Center North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service Mr. Michael Walvogel Ph.D. - Household & Structural Specialist, Dept. of Entomology - North Carolina State University Aric Ashby - Environmental Health Specialist, Johnston County Health Department Dana Person - Environmental Health Specialist, Johnston County Health Department SERVING SAFE FOOD REGISTRATION FORM Name(s)_______________________________________________________ Business/Organization____________________________________________ Title___________________________ Address________________________ City_____________State__Zip______ Phone___________Fax____________ Do you need a course-book in Spanish? _____yes_______no Please indicate if you need the test in a language other than English __________________ Registration Fee $110.00 Registration Deadline Jan 8, 2010 Make Check Payable to : Johnston County Extension Advisory Council Fund, on memo line put "ServSafe" Mail to: Johnston County Center North Carolina Cooperative Extension 2736 NC 210 Hwy Smithfield, NC 27577 Attn: Debbie Stroud The complete course will be offered in Johnston County on Jan 19, 20, 22, 26, 27 & 28th, 2010 . The review and exam will be administered on Jan 28th, 2010. YOU MUST ATTEND ALL SIX SESSIONS! IN ORDER TO SIT FOR THE CERTIFICATION EXAM. Time: 2 pm until 5 pm.........each day Registration Fee: $110.00 Fee includes course-book and certification issued by The National Restaurant Association. Place: Johnston County Center North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. 2736 NC Hwy 210 Smithfield, NC 27577 CERTIFICATION Certification will be provided by the National Restaurant Foundation of the National Restaurant Association. And will be based on successful completion of the course and by passing a written examination. A certificate, which can be displayed in your business, will be issued to those receiving certification. Testing is optional, but certification will be issued only to those participants passing the written exam and attending all 6 sessions (16 hours). Successful completion will add 2 points to your sanitation grade ServSafe Schedule SHORT COURSE For More Information Call or Email: Debbie Stroud, FCS Agent Johnston County Center North Carolina Cooperative Extension 919-989-5380 or Debra_Stroud@ncsu.edu OR John Phillips - Environmental Health Specialist, J.C. Environmental Health Dept 919-989-5180 |