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ServSafe for Employees

ServSafe is the industry’s leading food safety certificate training. It’s also serving up new products to help you attract and retain talent.

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Comprehensive Training Options with ServSafe®

Priority Certifications (required by Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and PLCB) ServSafe Food Safety Manager’s Certification. The ServSafe® Manager Certification is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and satisfies the “person in charge” requirement. Certificates are valid for five years. In-person and online classes, as well as retesting options are provided by PRLA’s partner HRFoodSafe. The in-person classes run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., feature live instruction to review key content, and include the exam.

Priority Certifications

ServSafe Manager Certificate

The ServSafe® Manager Certification is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and satisfies the “person in charge” requirement. Certificates are valid for five years.

In-person and online classes, as well as retesting options are provided by PRLA’s partner HRFoodSafe. The in-person classes run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., feature live instruction to review key content, and include the exam.

ServSafe® Alcohol

ServSafe Alcohol now qualifies for RAMP Server/Seller training. Get two certifications for the price of one. PRLA members get a 20% discount on each registration for this online course.

Alcohol service personnel (bartenders, servers, security) whose primary responsibility is to ascertain the age of individuals who are attempting to enter a licensed premises must complete RAMP Server/Seller training within 6 months of being hired.

Class Options via PRLA / HRFoodSafe

Option 1

ServSafe® Manager Book via Priority Mail, Study Portal Access, Live Class, and Written Exam at class $155 (plus S&H)

Option 2

ServSafe® Manager Book via Priority Mail, Study Portal Access, Live Class, and Online Exam at class $165 (plus ServSafe Manager Online Course and Online Exam at class $185

Option 3

Exam Only (no class or training materials) $99 (you will be notified via email test-only arrival times)

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ServSafe® Alcohol

ServSafe Alcohol now qualifies for RAMP Server/Seller training. Get two certifications for the price of one. PRLA members get a 20% discount on each registration for this online course. Alcohol service personnel (bartenders, servers, security) whose primary responsibility is to ascertain the age of individuals who are attempting to enter a licensed premises must complete RAMP Server/Seller training within 6 months of being hired.

Optional ServSafe Certifications & Training

ServSafe Workplace

ServSafe Workplace focuses on creating and sustaining a safe and appropriate work environment. They are online, interactive training programs that address and help prevent sexual harassment, as well as understand unconscious bias.

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ServSafe Allergens

Studies indicate that half the fatal episodes from food allergens occur outside the home. Are you prepared to deal with customers who have allergens?

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ServSuccess

ServSuccess is a new career development platform designed to provide you with job training that will advance your career and help you build your knowledge and mastery of industry-specific skills. Enhance your career opportunities with professional certifications that validate your industry experience.

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COVID-19 Training Resources

ServSafe has been at the forefront of preparing restaurant and foodservice workers to deliver safe dining experiences for their guests. Because of the challenges presented by COVID-19, ServSafe developed new, free resources aimed at keeping workers and the dining public safe.

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Online Proctoring is now available through ServSafe.com.

Membership Has Benefits

Resources for Hospitality Businesses, Vendors, Sponsors, Students. Membership is for Everyone!