The ServSafe Manager Certification verifies that a manager or person-in-charge has enough food safety knowledge to protect the public from foodborne illness. This certification is generally required by the health department to operate a foodservice business, food truck, or apply for a cottage license. The ServSafe Food Handler Certificate verifies basic food safety knowledge for food handler employee-level positions.

If you are a restaurant owner, manager, or employee and are responsible for food safety, then you need the ServSafe® Food Manager Course. If you are not a manager but still an individual who will be handling the food in your establishment, then you need the ServSafe® Food Handler Course.