Fayette County Releases 2026 ServSafe Training Dates

OSU Extension Fayette County has announced its 2026 schedule for ServSafe® Manager and Person In Charge Certification courses. This nationally recognized program, developed by the National Restaurant Association, provides comprehensive food safety training that meets Ohio’s Level I and II Certification in Food Protection requirements.

The ServSafe® course is ideal for food service managers and staff working in restaurants, schools, hospitals, and other foodservice operations. Participants will learn best practices for handling, preparing, and serving food safely, and will take a proctored certification exam upon completion.

Classes will be conducted by Sarah Sowell, FCS Educator and held at our office in the Fayette County Agricultural Center. Please call our office at 740-335-1150 or email Sarah at sowell.31@osu.edu. Class dates and times as follows:

Person In Charge (Level 1)

March 12 or October 8 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Managers - Level 2

April 9 & 16 - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

August 13 & 20 - 8:30 - 4:30 pm

November 5 & 12 - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm