Ford County Public Health Department Hosting Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification Course Taught by Parkland Community College

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that roughly 1 in 6 Americans (48 million people) get some form of foodborne illness each year.  Many of these illnesses are acquired in food establishments, like restaurants. 

The State of Illinois requires food services establishments to have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager on premises during operational hours.  This person is responsible for overseeing the food handling and preparation process to prevent the occurrence of foodborne illness. 

Individuals can succeed in the restaurant industry by earning a Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification.  By attending the course, persons equip themselves with valuable knowledge, a solid understanding of food safety, and keep customers, employers, and employees safe and successful. 

Ford County Public Health Department is hosting a Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification Course taught by a Parkland Community Education instructor on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Moyer District Library in Gibson City, IL.  The course fee is $170 which includes printed materials and exam.  Ford County Public Health Department must have 8 people registered by April 17, 2020 to hold this course.  For more information, please contact Ford County Public Health Department at (217)379-9281.