Tuskegee University
ServSafe Training
Food-safety education supporting producers and entrepreneurs who prepare, handle, serve, or sell food products.
Program purpose
Food-safety education supporting producers and entrepreneurs who prepare, handle, serve, or sell food products.
Program status: Course level, certification exam, fees, dates, and eligibility will be announced. Verify which credential your operation requires.
What participants can expect
Foodborne illness prevention
Review contamination risks and practices that help protect customers.
Time and temperature
Understand receiving, storage, preparation, holding, cooling, and reheating controls.
Sanitation and management
Strengthen cleaning, personal hygiene, allergen awareness, and food-safety procedures.
Who may benefit
- Value-added food entrepreneurs
- Farmers-market and agritourism food operators
- Catering or community-food participants
- Anyone whose role requires approved food-safety training
Prepare for participation
- Review confirmed dates, location, and eligibility before registering
- Share relevant goals or experience on the program application
- Request accessibility accommodations as early as possible
- Plan to participate actively in demonstrations, discussion, or guided practice
Take the next step
Connect with the TU Agri-Entrepreneurship Outreach Program for application guidance, program updates, and upcoming opportunities.