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ServSafe

In Person Classes:

Visit the calendar to pre-register (registration is required and closes 1 business day prior to class) for this all-day training. The class begins at 8:30 am and ends at approximately 5:30 pm. Lunch will be on your own for approximately 1 hour. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to class to confirm attendance and check identification.

 

CHARR Members: $175 - Price includes textbook, review course, and online exam.
Non-Members: $225 - Price includes textbook, review course, and online exam.

 

 

​Cancellations received in writing 3 or more days prior to the class will result in a refund of the course registration fee minus a $25 administrative fee. No refunds will be issued less than 3 days prior to the class date.
​If you wish to reschedule to a different class date after registering, and you notify us 3 or more days prior to the original class date, your registration fee will be transferred free of charge. Change requests made less than 3 days prior to the original class date will incur a $25 administrative fee.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Who is required to have the Food Protection Manager Certification?

Currently the DEC and MOA food codes require that an establishment with a risk type of F002 or F003 must have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) actively on site per shift. Please contact the Department of Environmental Health food safety and sanitation program at 877-233-3663 or the MOA at 343-4200 to verify your establishments risk type. The CFPM is the person in charge of the day to day activities. Please see the chart at the end of this section for additional information.

 

Is my certification good in other states?

Yes, ServSafe is a nationally recognized certification.

 

How long does the class last?

The class is approximately 8 hours long with a 30-45 minute lunch break.

 

When will I know if I passed?

All exams are online, and results are available instantly. CHARR can provide proof of course completion to the state or municipal health department if needed. 

 

Do I have to attend the class or can I just take the exam?

For those who have previously attended the class and simply need to renew/update their certification, the exam is available in the CHARR office by appointment. The exam is taken online and administered by one of our proctors. Instant results are obtained from the online exam.

 

How many questions are on the exam?

The exam contains 90 multiple choice questions. Students must score a 75% or better to successfully pass the course.Is the exam open book? ServSafe® instructors are required to follow strict exam security procedures. The book and/or notes may not be used when taking the exam.

 
How long is the certification valid for?

Five years.

 

I understand there are different versions of the ServSafe course, which one is this?

The course we offer is an 8 hour refresher course primarily intended for people in the industry.

 

Food Handler/Worker Card

Alaska CHARR does not offer food worker or food handler card training or certification.

 

Statewide ServSafe Instructors

ServSafe Classes and/or proctored testing sites are available around the state. Contact the individual in your area for more information:

 

Anchorage

Rebecca Giedosh-Ruge, 907.274.8133

Fairbanks

Jason Capp, 907.347.8653

Kodiak

TBD

Seward

Elizabeth Johnston, 907.224.6108

Tok

Ann Pennington, 907.883.5151 EXT. 119

UAF-Community & Technical College

Luis Manual Martinez, 907.455.2929