The Food Protection Manager’s Handbook

• Prepares you for any ANSI-accredited Food Preparation Manager exam
• Provides a variety of study materials to support a range of learning styles
• Practice exam software simulates the real exam with 90 timed questions
• Includes full chapter videos to introduce material in a visual format
• Chapter podcast summaries provide engaging audio reviews of key concepts
• Interactive end of chapter quizzes reinforce material learned in the chapter
• Includes Spanish-language videos, quizzes, practice exam, and instructor resources
• Can be used for first time certification or those looking for recertification

Instead of feeling overwhelmed by all the information covered in the Food Protection Manager certification exam, employ your secret recipe for success: the Food Protection Manager’s Handbook. Just like your favorite dish, this handbook is well-presented, easily digestible, and full of all the necessary ingredients to help you ace the exam and ensure your place as an integral part of your food safety team. Beginner accessible, but also ideal for professionals who are looking to certify or recertify as a food protection manager, this handbook concentrates on exactly what you need to know in each exam category. The FDA Food Code is the basis for everything you will learn. Become better versed in all aspects of food safety, pass the food protection manager certification exam with ease, gain career-boosting credentials, and ensure the success of your food establishment with the Food Protection Manager’s Handbook.

Quick recall is everything, both with food safety measures and when taking an exam. The Food Protection Manager’s Handbook design helps you study and remember what you’ve learned. Each topic starts with a brief introduction, key terms and objectives, and ends with chapter review questions to check comprehension. Encode and store information in your memory with mnemonic aids, charts, textboxes, and graphics and photos that bring the material to life. The glossary contains all the words in orange. Food Code section references in the margins tell you exactly where to look for further information on a topic.

Prepare for the exam and master the steps taken to handle, prepare, and store food while avoiding all kinds of contamination. Confidently identify pathogens and allergens and apply food safety controls. Immerse yourself in the day-to-day activities and concerns of a food establishment: sources and receiving of food, food service, cleaning and sanitizing, facility and equipment, and pest control. Learn to comply with all regulations and inspections, how to plan for a crisis and train staff. Reinforce your learning with a full suite of digital tools, including chapter videos, podcast summaries, and a practice exam, with many resources now available in Spanish.

End of Chapter Quizzes (English & Spanish)

Take a fun, interactive quiz at the end of every chapter, at any time. The quizzes are ten questions each and untimed, so you have time to think. You can retake the quizzes as often as you like for extra practice. Each one pulls from a small bank of questions to ensure the experience is unique every time. Click the review quiz button to immediately see how your answers compare to the correct ones. Click to get a detailed report with your score, the time it took you to take the quiz, and a list of questions marked correct or incorrect. The quiz questions emphasize the most important information in each chapter. These short, enjoyable quizzes help anchor the information in your memory to make it easy for you to transfer what you learn to your job in the food service industry and to obtain your food protection manager certification. They also help identify gaps in your knowledge that you can then review in the Handbook or the included chapter videos.

Fully translated Spanish quizzes let Spanish speaking students assess their comprehension with confidence.

Videos (English & Spanish)

More than just a simple study aid, the video included for each chapter of the Food Protection Manager Handbook recounts all the information from the chapter in detail. Let Chef Dominic Hawkes, Master Chef of Great Britain and member of the American Culinary Federation, lead you through best practices for food safety, Food Code rules and regulations, and the science behind them. With or without closed captioning, you can pause, rewind, take notes and absorb the information at your convenience. These videos fit with any learning style and any schedule. Watch the videos and use the textbook as a reference guide, or rather than sit through a day of classes, use the videos to learn at your own pace. Learn during your commute or on your lunch break. These videos are a practical and entertaining way to study and memorize crucial food safety information and pass the food protection manager certification exam.

Each chapter video is professionally dubbed and subtitled in Spanish, with on screen presentations updated in Spanish to match.

Chapter Podcast Summaries

Deepen your understanding and make learning stick with the chapter podcast summaries. In each audio-only episode of The Food Safety Essentials Podcast, the hosts hold a lively, engaging discussion, reviewing the essential material from the chapter in a fun and conversational format. These podcasts are perfect for auditory learners or for studying on the go. Listen during your commute, at the gym, or while handling daily tasks to reinforce key food safety concepts in a fresh and entertaining way.

Practice Exam Software (English & Spanish)

The practice exam software included with the Food Protection Manager Handbook is the best way to alleviate test anxiety and prepare for the real exam. Download the software and take the practice exam on your own computer. The practice exam format and questions imitate the real exam with 90 questions in 90 minutes and a passing score of 70%. If you like, take the practice exam multiple times. A bank of 300+ questions ensures each practice exam is different. After submitting your answers, the results appear right away. You can review the quiz to see exactly which questions you did or did not answer correctly, and you can get a detailed report of the quiz, so you know which chapters to focus on. You know passing the food protection manager certification exam has the potential to change your life and career for the better, and this excellent practice exam can help you achieve that goal.

A fully localized Spanish interface, questions, and explanations ensure equitable preparation for all learners.

Extensive Spanish Language Resources

To better serve our diverse community, we are proud to offer a wealth of professionally translated Spanish language content. For students, the End of Chapter Quizzes, all Chapter Videos, and the Practice Exam Software are fully available in Spanish. The video translations are comprehensive, including Spanish audio, captions, and on-screen presentations. For instructors, we provide Chapter PowerPoints and End of Chapter LMS Quizzes in Spanish to support your teaching efforts.

The importance of Certification

Undoubtedly, food safety is a top concern for all food establishments and everyone who works in them. Many states require all food establishments to have at least one food protection manager on site. Certification verifies that you have the expertise to oversee all aspects of food safety and quality. It can help you land a job or a higher-paying position in the fast-growing food service industry. It gives consumers confidence in your business and establishes a positive reputation in the community. Get familiar with the Food Code, maintain safety for employees and customers, and advance your career by earning your food protection manager certification with help from the Food Protection Manager’s Handbook.