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Certified Food Manager (CFM)
Certified Food Manager (CFM)
Here you can find all the information you need about becoming a Certified Food Manager (CFM) in Texas including: how to obtain certification, how to pass the exam, and how to renew your license.
The state of Texas requires most food establishments to have a Certified Food Manager on site during all hours of operation. To obtain this certification, you must complete an approved food safety training course and pass an exam. Our CFM course and Exam will provide you with this required certification and crucial knowledge on how to ensure all food is prepared and served safely. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has found that having a certified food manager on staff reduces the risk of foodborne illness outbreaks for an establishment.
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What courses are available for me to take online?
How do I become a Certified Food Manager in Texas?
To become a CFM, you must complete an accredited course and exam. The food manager certification must be renewed every 5 years. To renew your certification, you must complete a training course and pass a re-certification exam.
With RocketCert, our education is fully narrated and expertly written. We pride ourselves on providing industry leading customer service. Also, if you find a better original price on any online course that we offer, we will beat it by 10%.
We offer the training & exam online. Our courses come with lifetime access (though we know it won't take that long!)
After you complete the training course you will be ready to take and pass your exam. This exam will cover topic like Contamination & Cross Contamination, Time & Temperature Control, and more.
After you pass the exam, you can instantly print your certificate of completion. Additionally, you can also access your certificate at any time on our website.
Where is a certified food manager required?
General Requirements
Certified Food Managers must be present during all hours of operation.
The following types of food establishments are deemed to pose minimal risk of causing, or contributing to, foodborne illness based on the nature of the operation. These establishments are not required to have a CFM:
- Establishments that only handle prepackaged food and do not package food
- Establishments that do not prepare or handle exposed time / temperature control for safety
- Temporary food establishments
What does the CFM course cover?
Course Curriculum
Four hours of training on the subject of food, including:
- A description of food-borne disease and its cause and prevention
- Protection of food in location, receipt, storage, preparation, service, and transportation
- Food allergen awareness information
Four hours of training on the subject of food service facilities, including:
- Waste disposal and sanitary plumbing and water
- Cleaning and sanitization of dishes and utensils
- Storage of equipment and utensils
- Housekeeping procedures and schedules
- Proper handling of non food supplies, including single service items, linens, and toxic materials
- Cleanliness of the physical plant, including building construction, ventilation, lighting, pest control, and general safety of the environment
Two hours of training on the subject of sanitary habits for food handlers, including:
- Personal hygiene, including proper dress, handwashing, personal habits, and illness
- Food handling practices, including minimum handling and proper use of food service utensils
- Operational problems, including identification and correction of commonly occurring deficiencies
Four hours of training on the subjects of management in the food service industry
- Self-inspection promotion and techniques
- Motivation, including safety, and the economics of safe food handling, and planning to meet sanitation guidelines
- Personnel training, including management responsibility, resources, and methods
Why should I choose RocketCert?
At RocketCert, we strive to be the best (while having fun in the process). This means having not only the best quality of education, but also industry leading technology. Best yet, we are here for you 7 days a week. Have a question or comment? Give us a call or contact us to send us a message. Ready to begin? Select from the training below and start immediately. Of course, you can resume later!
Why pay for something knowing your time with it is limited? At RocketCert, we believe in offering lifetime access to your training, even though it will not be needed.
Our education is written by industry experts. We believe in helping you with your career, and that help begins with offering best in class education.
We are here for you. Have a question? Need support? Our team is available 7 days a week for technical support. We pride ourselves in taking care of you.
Our training is available 24/7, and you can start and stop as needed. With our mobile ready courses, you can take from nearly any device at any location.
Certificate & Reporting
- Instant certificate of completion
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