What Is a Servsafe Instructor and How to Become One
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What Does a ServSafe Instructor Do?
As a ServSafe instructor, your job is to teach food protection and handling procedures for the restaurant industry. ServSafe is a safety training program with accreditation from the National Restaurant Association. Many restaurants require this training for staff and some states require that all food handlers have a ServSafe certification. Most ServSafe instructors do not work in this role full time and also work in the restaurant industry or as instructors in culinary arts programs.
How to Become a ServSafe Instructor
The primary qualifications to become a ServSafe instructor are a high school diploma and meeting one of ServSafe's many education or experience options, such as being in any training role, working in food service for at least one year, or having a college degree in a field like food science or environmental health. Once you meet the minimum requirements, the next steps are passing the Instructor level of the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification exam, which requires watching video instructions, passing the ServSafe Online Advanced Test, and completing your application. Fulfilling the responsibilities and duties of a ServSafe instructor requires communication skills, teaching skills, attention to detail, and leadership skills.
