News Release

To help area restaurant, bar and hospitality workers keep current with Ohio’s food safety and alcohol serving regulations, several training and certification courses will be offered throughout January 2024 by the Business Resource Center of Terra State Community College.
The FREE courses are designed for anyone working in the foodservice and hospitality industry who wants to earn or renew their ServSafe® or TIPS® training and certification.

The ServSafe and TIPS courses will be taught by Terra State educators who are certified instructors and exam proctors. ServSafe training will be led by Emily Riehle, Director of Community Education and Event Services at Terra State, along with Elik Coleman, Chef and Certified ServSafe Instructor. TIPS training will be led by Emily Riehle and Steve Gospodarek.

Dates and times for the ServSafe and TIPS training have limited space. Trainings at Terra State Community College in January include:

ServSafe® Manager Training
(Two Day Course-Both days Mandatory)

  • January 15 from 8 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Neeley Hospitality and Conference Center at Terra State
  • January 16 from 8 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Neeley Hospitality and Conference Center at Terra State

REGISTER HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/servsafe-manager-training-tickets-781036580437?aff=oddtdtcreator

ServSafe® Person in Charge Training

  • January 22 from 8 a.m. – 12:00 noon
    Neeley Hospitality and Conference Center at Terra State 

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/servsafepersoninchargetrainingtickets781041234357?aff=oddtdtcreator 

TIPS® Training Course

  • January 29 @ 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    The Doepker Center at Terra State (Room B101)

REGISTER HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/servsafe-person-in-chargetrainingtickets781041234357?aff=oddtdtcreator 

For more information, course candidates should visit the Business Resource Center online at terra.edu or call the Business Resource Center at 419.559.2491.

ServSafe and TIPS training and certification in Ohio
ServSafe certification is required by many employers and the Ohio Department of Health in Ohio while TIPS certification is mandated by many establishments to purchase liquor liability insurance. Additionally, certification can help restaurant and hospitality workers to be more attractive job candidates, create safer work environments, and avoid potential liabilities.

The ServSafe program is managed by the National Restaurant Association (NRA) and focuses on on-premise settings. TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) is managed by 360training and focuses on preventing intoxication, underage drinking, and drunk driving. 

About the Business Resource Center
The Business Resource Center, launched by the Terra State Community College Workforce and Community Center, serves as a one-stop call center to connect and provide a range of learning programs to businesses in the community. The Business Resource Center (BRC) supports business development in Sandusky, Ottawa, Seneca, Erie and Huron Counties. The BRC program is made possible by a USDA Rural Development Grant awarded to the Terra State Community College Workforce and Community Center.