ROCKFORD, Ill. — Whether dining out for a special occasion or grabbing a quick meal on the go, people expect food that is not only high-quality but also safe. This expectation often guides where and what they choose to eat. In response, restaurants are responsible for upholding strict food safety standards to safeguard their customers from foodborne illness.
To help ensure a safe dining experience, the Illinois Department of Public Health requires retail food establishment managers to hold an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate. Those receiving this certification have specialized training regarding employee health and hygiene, safe food handling practices, cleaning and sanitizing, and HACCP. The certificate is valid for five years from the exam date and must be retaken once the certificate expires.
University of Illinois Extension is offering an opportunity to earn your nationally recognized Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) credential this October. The two-day course will be held on Tuesday, October 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., AND Friday, October 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.at the Rockford Police Station District 1, 1045 W. State Street, Rockford. Attendance at both sessions is required to be eligible for the exam. Participants should arrive 15 minutes early and bring a valid photo ID.
The $125 program fee includes course materials, the certification exam, and lunch. Space is limited, and preregistration is required. To register, call the Extension office at (815) 986-4357 or visit go.illinois.edu/jsw.
University of Illinois Extension also offers food handler training for non-restaurant food workers. Contact the local office for details.
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this program, please call (815) 986-4357
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.