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ServSafe

AVC Extended Learning offers managers and employees at food service establishments and vendors opportunities to train their staff in accordance with an approved certified Food Handler Program.

All trainings will be conducted by ServSafe® Certified Trainer/Instructor (Bilingual) - Gloria Lara

Managers can enroll in the ServSafe® Food Manager’s First-Time and Re-Certification Training and Assessment Course that allows them to obtain or renew their five year certification that allows them to deliver consistent CA State required food safety training to their employees.

Employees can obtain or update their required three year certification by enrolling in the Food Handler Card course. This training will focus on the five key areas of Basic Food Safety, Personal Hygiene, Cross-contamination and Allergens, Time and Temperature, and Cleaning and Sanitation.

Individuals wishing to take the ServSafe Exam only, can schedule an appointment for a proctored exam.

Program Costs

  • ServSafe Manager Certification - $153  ($109 registration fee 8 hour training and $45 material fee & exam form)
  • ServSafe Food Handler Card - $35 ($25 registration fee 2 hour training and $10 material fee & exam form)
  • ServSafe Exam Proctoring - $70 (2 hour exam proctoring)
  • Students may choose to purchase their own books at servsafe.com.

Program Schedule

Food Manager's Certification Course

Date Time Location Language
April 20, 2024 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Lancaster Campus; Mesquite Hall, Room 149 English
May 18, 2024 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Lancaster Campus; Mesquite Hall, Room 149 Spanish
June 22, 2024 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Lancaster Campus; Mesquite Hall, Room 149 English
Registration deadline is 2 weeks prior to class start date. If minimum is met by registration date, then registrations will continue to be accepted until day of class (if feasible).

Food Handler Card Course

Date Time Location Language
April 19, 2024 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Palmdale Center; Room 145 English
May 17, 2024 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Palmdale Center; Room 145 Spanish

Food Handler Exam  Proctoring

By appointment on Fridays - Please contact Extended Learning. Palmdale Center; Room 145 English & Spanish

Register for a ServSafe training course that will build your skills and preparedness to contribute in the workplace.

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To learn more or for inquiries, please email: ExtendedLearning@avc.edu.

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