ProStart Program

In conjunction with the ORA Education Foundation and the NRA Educational Foundation, the ORA helps take the ProStart curriculum into high schools where juniors and seniors learn food service fundamentals through classroom training and mentored worksites while preparing for a career in the restaurant and hospitality industry. The program helps build a well-trained workforce for Ohio's food service establishments. Click Here for ProStart.

ServSafe Program

The ServSafe program is the most recognized food safety training program in the U.S. and is accepted by more federal, state and local jurisdictions. More than 2 million professionals have been certified through the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Examination. The ServSafe food safety program provides value beyond certification. It also:

• Teaches employees and managers basic food safety concepts
  
• Helps managers and employees protect against
  food borne illness outbreaks
  
• Helps reduce liability risks
  
• Helps minimize insurance costs
  
• Enables participants to demonstrate a commitment to food safety

ORA Members Save!

ORA members receive a discount on materials for the ServSafe program -- be sure you're taking advantage it! To order your materials or if you have questions regarding ServSafe classes, contact Melissa Jacobs at 614-442-9374 or order online.

ServSafe Trainers

The Ohio Restaurant Association Education Foundation has compiled a list of trainers in Ohio, listed by county, who provide ServSafe® Manager Certification Training classes.

To access the list of trainers CLICK HERE or contact Melissa Jacobs at 614-442-9374.