Chicago - The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) has partnered with McDonald’s Corporation to roll out the ServSafe^® Manager Certification Training Online Course and Exam to all McDonald’s U.S. restaurants. 

The NRAEF collaborated with McDonald’s to bring an online food safety solution to their operations that works for all of its restaurants.  A unique, customized Web portal connects McDonald’s employees to the ServSafe online program. In addition to delivering consistent training across its entire system, this online solution reduces McDonald’s training costs by decreasing demand on its training staff and it provides convenience for managers to train at various locations and times.

“Food safety training is always evolving, and an online solution offers McDonald’s the ability to take advantage of the latest developments in Web-based training.  ServSafe online training delivers consistent and comprehensive food safety training content for all McDonald’s U.S. locations,” said NRAEF President and Chief Operating Officer Mary Adolf.

McDonald’s has made the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification an important part of its career development, and the online solution makes it easier for employees to take advantage of training and certification.

“ServSafe brings the comprehensive training our employees need to serve our customers the safest food possible, and the online program brings them everything they need to know right at their fingertips.  This is an integral part of managers’ training because food safety is one of our highest priorities,” said Diana Thomas, Vice President of U.S. Training, Learning & Development and Dean of McDonald’s Hamburger University.

The online course is easy-to-use and self-paced. It allows users to easily review key concepts at their convenience from anywhere with an Internet connection. The online course helps prepare employees for the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification exam by incorporating audio and video instruction with interactive exercises that simulate real-life scenarios.  It also offers pre- and post-tests to help students measure their level of understanding of food safety concepts.  It is designed for new and/or experienced managers or staff who need food safety training to prepare for certification, recertification, or to refresh their knowledge.

The ServSafe Manager Certification Training Online Course is part of the ServSafe product line, which also includes ServSafe Coursebook, ServSafe Essentials, ServSafe Instructor Complete Toolkit, and ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certificate Examination.

About ServSafe
Total food safety begins with ServSafe training and certification. In every operation and any situation, food safety has to work. ServSafe offers high-quality training options for every manager. From the classroom to online, and in a variety of languages, this is your food safety training solution. The ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification is nationally recognized and accredited. Visit www.ServSafe.com for more information or contact (800) ServSafe (800-737-8723).

About McDonald’s
McDonald's USA, LLC, is the leading foodservice provider in the United States serving a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. More than 80 percent of McDonald's 13,700 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local franchisees. For more information about McDonald's visit www.mcdonalds.com.

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 The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to fulfilling the educational mission of the National Restaurant Association. As the nation's largest private sector employer, the restaurant and foodservice industry is the cornerstone of the American economy, of career-and-employment opportunities, and of local communities. Focusing on three key strategies of risk management, recruitment, and retention, the NRAEF is the premier provider of educational resources, materials, and programs, which address attracting, developing and retaining the industry's workforce. Sales from all NRAEF products and services benefit the industry by directly supporting the NRAEF's educational initiatives. For more information on the NRAEF, visit www.nraef.org.

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