Greene County Public Health offers Food Protection Training Classes

The Food Protection Program through Environmental Health Services at Greene County Public Health is offering a series of Level 1 and ServSafe® Level 2 Food Protection Training classes throughout the year. These classes are designed to promote proper food handling procedures to prevent foodborne illness.

The Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code requires that all food facilities have a person-in-charge (PIC) working at all times. To be a PIC, an employee should understand food safety procedures that relate to the operation. The Level 1 PIC Course will teach food safety principles necessary to be a PIC.

Level 1 Classes will be held at the office of Greene County Public Health, 360 Wilson Drive in Xenia. Cost is $30 per person. You must register a minimum of 2 weeks in advance of the class to guarantee a seat in that class. This is a one-day class for about 2 hours. Class dates for the rest of 2019 are as follows: • June 19, 9-11am • October 21, 9-11am

The ServSafe® Level 2 Certification in Food Protection Manager’s Course is a 15-hour course detailed in the study of food safety procedures and prevention of foodborne illnesses. Upon successful completion, participants in this course will receive national, state, and local recognition as certified in food safety. This course requirement applies to all managers of Risk Level III and IV Food Service Operations (FSOs) and Retail Food Establishments (RFEs). At least one employee that “has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service,” must obtain the ServSafe® Level 2 Certification in Food Protection Manager’s course.

Level 2 Classes will be held at the office of Greene County Public Health, 360 Wilson Drive in Xenia. Cost is $150 per person. You must register a minimum of 2 weeks in advance of the class to guarantee a seat in that class. The cost for a retest or for the exam only is $75 per person. This two-day class is a minimum of 15 hours.

Class dates for the rest of 2019 are as follows (re-tests are held only on the second day of class): • May 15 & 22, 8am – 5pm • July 15 & 22, 8am – 5pm • September 16 & 23, 8am – 5pm • November 13 & 20, 8am – 5pm

Registration for all listed classes is open now. For more information, registration forms, the 2019 class schedule, and FAQs, please visit the website at www.gcph.info or call 937-374-5607.