The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will be teaching the ServSafe program on May 22-23, 2012 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Dawes County Extension Office, 250 Main Street, Chadron, NE. Registrations are due by May 14, 2012.

Consumer concern about food safety is at an all time high. The ServSafe course provides up-to-date information on food microbiology, sanitary food handling and storage, personal health and hygiene, housekeeping, HACCP food safety program, pest control and safety procedures.

ServSafe is considered the industry leader. Over 500 colleges and universities teach ServSafe to food service professionals across the county. This course is part of the National Restaurant Association Management Certification Program. Over 1 million managers and employees have been certified through ServSafe.

For more information on how to register, contact the Box Butte Co. Extension Office, 415 Black Hills, Alliance, at 308-762-5616.