ServSafe®​ Manager Training

​The ServSafe® Manager training program will instruct employees in food-borne illnesses and their prevention. It will also equip them to properly train others in food safety.  The State of South Dakota requires food service establishments to have at least one person on staff who has their approved certification. 

April ServSafe classes are canceled. At this time a new date for the classes have not been determined. Once dates have been set, we will post the information.

​National ServSafe® Manager Certification / Recertification

To become nationally certified you need to take the  ServSafe® Manager course. ​Courses are available online or in a classroom settings.
The National ServSafe® Manager Certification / Recertification is valid for 5 years.
Live class and test: Take an 8-hour ServSafe® Manager class and test at the site. See dates below and register with link above.

​8-Hour National Class - SDRA Member: $125
​8-Hour National Class - Nonmember: $175
Online:  Go through the ServSafe® course online at your convenience, then take the test with a certified ServSafe® proctor.

​Online Course - SDRA Member: $150
​Online Course - Nonmember: $200
Class Time: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Instruction and Test
Please arrive 15 minutes early for registration. Bring your ServSafe® textbook with the Examination Answer Sheet, and a valid ID. 

Aberdeen 

Dakota Event Center
720 Lamont St. S.
Wednesday, June 3
Wednesday, October 14

Pierre

Governors Inn
​700 W. Sioux Ave.
Wednesday, April 15 (CANCELED)
​Wednesday, August 19

Rapid City

Ramkota Inn
​2111 N LaCrosse St
Tuesday, April 14 (CANCELED)
Tuesday, May 12
Tuesday, June 9
Tuesday, July 14
Tuesday, August 18
Tuesday, September 15
Tuesday, October 13
Tuesday, November 17
Tuesday, December 15

Sioux Falls

Homewood Suites
​3620 W. Avera Dr.
Wednesday, April 8 (CANCELED)
Wednesday, May 6
Wednesday, June 10
Wednesday, July 15
Wednesday, August 5
Wednesday, September 16
Wednesday, October 7
Wednesday, November 4
Wednesday, December 2

Watertown

Watertown Event Center
1901 9th Ave SW
Wednesday, May 13
Wednesday, September 9
April ServSafe classes are still being held. If you or your employer would like to reschedule, the regular fee will be waived. Please call our office at (605)224-5050 for more information or to reschedule. Thank you!

South Dakota Only Certification Class (4-Hour)

To maintain your ServSafe® certification, you can re-certify your Manager Certification by attending the 8-hour class with test, take the test alone, or attend a 4-hour South Dakota State Only certification class. NOTE: The 4-hour course does not meet the recertification requirements for healthcare facilities. Some franchises have contracts that require them to take the ServSafe® Manager recertification program and do not allow staff at those businesses to take the 4-hour state only certification program.
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South Dakota Only Certification Class (No Test/Valid 5 years):
  • If you have a valid certification and are renewing it, you may choose this option.
  • This is a live class only; it is not available online and is only valid in South Dakota.
  • The 4-hour certification does not maintain the national ServSafe® Manager certification, but it does meet the requirements of the South Dakota Department of Health.
4-Hour State Class - SDRA Member: $65
4-Hour State Class - Nonmember: $90
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Class Time: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Instruction and Test
Please arrive 15 minutes early for registration and bring valid ID. 

Aberdeen

Dakota Event Center
720 Lamont St. S.
Tuesday, June 2
​Tuesday, October 13

Pierre

Governors Inn
​700 W. Sioux Ave.
Tuesday, April 14 (CANCELED)
​Tuesday, August 18

Rapid City

Best Western Ramkota
2100 N. LaCrosse St
Tuesday, April 21 (CANCELED)
Tuesday, October 27

Sioux Falls

Homewood Suites
​3620 W. Avera Dr.
Wednesday, May 20
Wednesday, July 8
Wednesday, October 21

Watertown

Watertown Event Center
1901 9th Ave SW
Tuesday, May 12
​Tuesday, September 8

SDRA ServSafe®  Cancellation and Refund Policies

Cancellations
Due to limited seating, we request that you cancel at least five (5) days before your scheduled class/test. We will offer a refund, minus the cost of your study material, for cancellations done prior to the five-day time frame. However, if you do not cancel prior to the five-day time frame you will forfeit your registration fee(s).

Substitutions and Class Date Change
A fee of $35 will be assessed for any substitutions or class date change five (5) days prior to the class/test date or less. Class attendee substitutions and class date changes made five days or more in advance of the class/test date will not be charged.  

No Show
No refund or credit will be available if the attendee does not attend the class/test on the scheduled date and does not cancel prior to the five-day notice requirement. 

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

​ServSafe® Alcohol Training

​South Dakota businesses who sell alcohol are advised to provide approved training to their employees. If your establishment is caught selling alcohol to an underage person, your business will be fined and the penalty is doubled if the employee who sold the alcohol has not been through an approved training program. (Upon a third violation within a 24-month period, the establishment's alcohol license will be suspended for a period of time). It is also a good business practice to train your employees about alcohol and tobacco laws, how to handle underage buyers, and the consequences of illegal sales.

SDRA members receive a 20% discount.

​ServSafe®  Allergen Training

The number of Americans affected by food allergies is trending higher every year. Dining out is a serious concern for individuals with this life-threatening condition and they are often unsure which restaurants can safely accommodate them - if at all.
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Making your restaurant staff allergy-aware will help protect your customers, and can help increase your revenue opportunities.
The online ServSafe Allergens Training is a way to make sure you and your employees have the basic information you need to ensure everyone takes the steps necessary to keep your customers safe. The ServSafe Allergens Online Course is your best, most trusted source for qualified online training.

SDRA members receive a 10% discount .

​ServSafe® Workplace

ServSafe Workplace is a comprehensive suite of training programs rooted in the cultural and social issues affecting today’s restaurant and hospitality work environments. 

ServSafe Workplace equips employees and managers with training to help manage emerging risks and advance the positive culture of the foodservice and hospitality industries. These programs will combine online training to create consistent messaging, while providing additional free resources such as breakroom posters, videos, and discussion guides to reinforce key training points.