HCC offers food preparation certification

Hagerstown Community College’s Center for Continuing Education is offering a course entitled, “Servsafe Serving Safe Food Managers Certification” for food service facility owners, managers, and food handlers who need a comprehensive knowledge of food safety.

The course will be offered on Mondays, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., beginning Oct. 19, at HCC’s Valley Mall Center. Course topics include proper methods of food preparation, the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) concept of food safety, personal hygiene, proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities, and guidelines for working with regulatory agencies. A National Restaurant Association certificate is awarded to students upon successful completion of the course. Cost is $154 and includes materials, exam, and certification. This course meets the requirements in jurisdictions were manager certification is mandated.

For more information or to register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 236.