Chapter 1 – Food Service Certification: Careers and Credentials
Chapter 1 – Food Service Certification introduces the food service industry and the certifications available to food handlers, managers, and supervisors. It covers the role of food safety certification programs such as the ServSafe Food Handler, ServSafe Manager, Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM), and state-issued food handler cards. The chapter explains why certification is required or recommended, how it protects public health, and what the certification and recertification process involves. It also outlines career pathways in food service—including food handler, cook, kitchen manager, and food safety manager—and the legal responsibilities tied to foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and compliance with local health department regulations.
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