Middlesex County

Promise Culinary School – ServSafe Managers Certification

Provided by Elijah's Promise

The ServSafe Manager Certification, administered by the National Restaurant Association, ensures food service managers meet food safety standards set by the FDA Food Code. It covers critical topics like foodborne illnesses, safe food handling, and hygiene, and head chefs and shift managers are often required by law to have this certification on file. Having this certification boosts credibility, helps with career advancement, and reduces the risk of food safety issues. For those in culinary education, it demonstrates a commitment to industry standards. The ServSafe class is a 6-hour review class, followed by the actual exam that is administered by an ANSI (American National Standards Institute) and NRA (National Restaurant Association) proctor. This program is offered several times throughout the year and is offered in Spanish and English.

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Program Information

  • Apprenticeship: No
  • Requires/Includes Externship/Internship: No
  • Eligible for Credential: Yes
  • Duration: 6 hours
  • In-Person/Virtual: IP
  • Category: Workforce Training

Occupation Details - Food Service Managers

  • Median Salary: $63,060
  • Median Hourly Pay: $30.32
  • Number of Jobs (2023): 393,600
  • Job Outlook (2023-2033): 2%
  • Employment Change (2023-2033): 5,900
Source: Occupational employment data and wage estimates are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). Latest data available as of May 2023. For the most current information, visit bls.gov/ooh.

Provider Information - Elijah's Promise

Promise Culinary School is a New Jersey state-certified vocational school and job-training provider. Promise offers culinary training and certification, and students learn the essential skills necessary to work in the food service industry, obtain employment, and develop both life and entrepreneurial skills.

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