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Rockdale County
UGA Extension Office

ServSafe®

We provide Georgia's food service industry with food safety training using the National and Georgia Restaurant Associations ServSafe® Manager program. We hold the ServSafe® Manager course and test quarterly and proctor additional exams by request. We can also provide ServSafe® Food Handler training.

The ServSafe® Manager workshops include the latest textbook, exam session, light refreshments, and 1 day of instruction.  We will break for lunch at around noon.


ServSafe Manager TrainingServSafe Manager Training with workshop dates for 2024:Jan 23rd, March 15th, May 23rd, August 20th, and December 3rd. Price: $150.00 per person; retests $70.00. Class times: 8:30 am – 6 pm (one day); snacks available but lunch is not provided.

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Wash your Paws - tips on how to properly hand wash. Wash your Paws - tips on how to properly hand wash.

Upcoming Events

  • Jul 17 ServSafe® University of Georgia Cooperative Extension/Gilmer County provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service professionals from the National Restaurant Association. Successful completion of the exam results in certification from NRAEF. This is a 1 day course.
    • Ellijay, GA - (75.0 Miles)
  • Jul 18 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Thomas County Join us on Thursday July 18th for a one-day ServSafe Manager Certification course and Exam. The Food Safety Manager Certification lasts for 5 years. The Training will be held at the Thomas County Extension Office. Register by Friday July 5th to receive the course materials.
    • Thomasville, GA - (202.0 Miles)
  • Jul 20 - Jul 21 4-H Day at the Atlanta Braves 4-H Event
    • Atlanta, GA - (28.0 Miles)

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