The cost of the course is $80 per participant. This course is designed for youth ages 14-18. 4-H membership is not required. Course is from 4-8pm November 4 & 5. Participants must attend both dates to qualify for the exam at the end of the session on November 5.
Are you ready to level up your food safety skills and earn a nationally recognized certification? Join us for the ServSafe Manager course designed specifically for teens interested in starting their own culinary business, food service careers, boosting their resumes, and college applications or leadership roles.
What you will learn:
- Food safety principles
- Proper food handling and sanitation
- Prevention of food-borne illness
- Leadership in food service environments
Real-World Skills— Learn hands-on skills you can use every day, like preventing cross-contamination and managing a kitchen effectively.
Opportunities for Better Jobs and Higher Wages— This certification gives you a head start and can help get higher-paying positions or promotions in food service.
College and Career Boost— This certification demonstrates responsibility, career focus, and improves college applications, especially for culinary, hospitality, or health-related programs.
Entrepreneurship— Want to run a food booth at a fair, start a baking business, or help with a community kitchen? ServSafe certification gives you credibility and ensures safety.
Leadership in 4-H or School Clubs— Be the expert on food safety for events, fundraisers, or camps. Set a good example and teach others what you’ve learned.
Have questions? Contact for Session: Kathy Book at 815-632-3611 or kbook@illinois.edu; for Registration: Brenda Helms 815-835-6212