National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF)

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification

Credential: ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
Credentialing Agency: National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF)

Renewal Period: 5 years

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF), ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification is an intermediate-level credential for food industry managers. NRAEF blends the latest FDA Food Code, food safety research and years of food sanitation training experience. Content and materials are based on job tasks identified by foodservice industry experts. Candidates must meet their state/local health department(s) regulatory requirements. Candidates must take a written exam.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

  • Credential Prerequisite
  • Experience
  • Education
  • Training
  • Membership
  • Other
  • Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

  • Exam
  • Written Exam
  • Oral Exam
  • Practical Exam
  • Performance Assessment

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 5 years

  • Continuing Education
  • Exam
  • Continuing Education OR Exam
  • Fee
  • Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF)

175 West Jackson Boulevard
Suite 1500
Chicago, IL  60604

Phone: (800) 765-2122

Email: info@restaurant.org

Training REQUIREMENTS

NRAEF strongly recommends that candidates also receive training; the agency sponsors various training options.

Written Exam

  • Keeping Food Safe
    • Foodborne Illnesses
    • How Foodborne Illnesses Occur
    • The Food Safety Responsibilities of a Manager
  • Understanding the Microworld
    • Pathogens
    • Bacteria
    • Viruses
    • Parasites
    • Fungi
  • Contamination, Food Allergens, and Foodborne Illness
    • Physical and Chemical Contaminants
    • The Deliberate Contamination of Food
    • Food Allergens
  • The Safe Food Handler
    • Personal Hygiene and Contamination
    • A Good Personal Hygiene Program
  • The Flow of Food – An Introduction
    • Cross-Contamination
    • Time-Temperature Control
  • The Flow of Food – Purchasing and Receiving
    • Purchasing Considerations
    • Receiving Considerations
    • General Inspection Guidelines
    • Inspecting Specific Types of Food
  • The Flow of Food –Storage
    • General Storage Guidelines
    • Storing Specific Food
  • The Flow of Food–Preparation
    • Preparation
    • Cooking Food
    • Cooling and Reheating Food
  • The Flow of Food–Service
    • Holding Food for Service
    • Serving Food Safely
    • Off-Site Service
  • Food Safety Management Systems
    • Food Safety Management Systems
    • Active Managerial Control
    • Crisis Management
  • Safe Facilities and Management
    • Designing a Safe Operation
    • Considerations for Other Areas of the Facility
    • Equipment Selection
    • Installing and Maintaining Kitchen Equipment
    • Utilities
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
    • Cleaning
    • Sanitizing
    • Dishwashing
    • Cleaning the Premises
    • Developing a Cleaning Program
  • Integrated Pest Management
    • Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Systems
    • Identifying Pests
    • Working with a Pest Control Operator (PCO)
    • Treatment
    • Using and Storing Pesticides
  • Food Safety Regulation and Standards
    • Government Agencies Responsible for Preventing Foodborne Illness
    • The Inspection Process
    • Self-Inspections
    • Voluntary Controls within the Industry
  • Staff Food Safety Training
    • Training Staff
    • Ways of Training

RECERTIFICATION

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification

Renewal Period: 5 years

The ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification credential has the following recertification information:

  • ServSafe Food Protection Manager renewal is every five years. Certification holders must retake the exam before the end of the five year certification cycle; however, state and local regulations may require renewing sooner than five years. Details about renewal are available on the NRAEF website (see the FAQs).

Additional considerations for the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification include:

  • Some states require state-specific training or have specific licensing requirements, which may include additional fees. Check the regulatory requirements to get complete, detailed information. NRAEF also recommends contacting the local health department, as they will have the most up-to-date information on requirements and associated costs for the area.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

COOL Bucks

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Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the military occupation (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the military occupation (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Promotion Points

This certification has been approved for promotion points.

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Star

Star credentials are MOS enhancing, as designated by the Proponent. MOS enhancing credentials are directly related to an MOS or ASI, are taught either partially or completely as part of a Program of Instruction (POI), and improves the MOS technical proficiency.

Skill Level

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Proponent Funded

Indicates the credential may have funding through the MOS proponent. Some proponents offer credentialing opportunities in conjunction with military training and/or as part of MOS development beyond the training base.

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Navy Bucks

Credential voucher or reimbursement for credential exam, re-certification, or maintenance fee has been approved for payment through the Navy's Credential Program Office. To get a voucher request form, click 'Complete Voucher and Apply' at the top of any page.

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Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted E1 through E4

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E5 through E6

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E7 and Above

Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted “A” School through E5

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E6 through E7

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E8 and Above

LaDR

This credential is recommended on the rating Learning and Development Roadmap (LaDR) for Sailors currently in the pay grade indicated on the icon, BUT MAY BE TAKEN BY SAILORS IN OTHER PAY GRADES.

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GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

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ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

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ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

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NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

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IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

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Low

May be difficult to attain: minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

High

Highly attainable: mimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

MOS is Military Occupational Specialty
ASI is Additional Skill Identifier
WOMOS is Warrant Officer Military Occupational Specialty

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NKO e-learning

Credential preparation courses are provided at no cost through Navy e-Learning. Click for external link to the Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) web site, then select the “Navy e-Learning” link within the “Learning” tab to proceed to Navy e-Learning.

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Updated: October 16, 2019
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