MDMR OFFERING FREE 2024 SERVSAFE COURSE
ServSafe is a food safety training and certification program developed by the National Restaurant Association. It provides education on safe food handling practices to help prevent foodborne illnesses. The program covers topics such as food storage, preparation, sanitation, and employee hygiene. Participants who complete the training and pass an exam receive a certification that is recognized across the food service industry. This certification is required for any business in Mississippi that prepares, holds, transports and/or serves food.
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) Seafood Technology Bureau will host a free ServSafe class for seafood industry members.
The class, taught by Michael Bauer with Mike’s Food Safety Class, LLC., will be held on Monday, Nov. 25, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. with additional time for testing from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., as needed.
The class will be held at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum, located at 115 E. 1st St. in Biloxi.
Space is limited to the first 30 registrants.
The cost is free for Mississippi residents and $160 for out-of-state residents. You will need to show a valid ID on the day of the class.
For more information, contact a Seafood Technology Bureau representative at (228) 374-5000 or seafood@dmr.ms.gov.
This workshop is made possible through funding from the Mississippi Tidelands Trust Fund Program.
To register in advance, please complete and submit the form below:
