published: Sunday, October 07, 2012

Class offered for food handlers

Special to the News-Sun

AVON PARK - A SafeStaff Foodhandler Certificate Program will be offered from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 at Ridge Area Arc.

Anyone in the food service industry or those who are interested in working in the field and want to obtain a certificate can enroll in this class being taught by a Certified Professional Food Manager. Florida law requires that all food service employees be trained in an approved food safety program. This includes all employees responsible for food storage, preparation, display or any service of food and beverages.

Cost is $15 per student and must be paid in advance by 5 p.m. Friday. There will be no refunds for students not attending the class since books have to be ordered in advance but a substitution of another person can be made. Checks can be made payable to Ridge Area Arc and mailed to 120 W. College Drive, Avon Park, FL 33825 or stop by the office to make a payment. When submitting payment, include your name, address and phone number or call in advance to reserve a seat at 452-1295, ext. 124.

The class will be taught in Ridge Area Arc's training room at the workcenter, 120 W. College Drive. Students must show up before 6 p.m.