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South Dakota Department of Health
South Dakota Department of Health

Food & Lodging Safety

Food Service Manager Training

Administrative Rules of South Dakota 44:02:07:03 to have at least one person on staff who has passed an 8-hour food service training and certification program. Certified Food Manager courses to meet that requirement are listed below by agency; any questions should be directed to those agencies.

  • Above Training/State Food Safety. https://www.statefoodsafety.com/ (ONLINE COURSES & TESTING)

  • Professional Server Certification Corporation. Online manager certification and re-certification courses. Initial certification: train online for $59.95, then take the proctored final exam for $40. Re-certification: train online for $49.95; no proctor required. Call [1- 800-247-7737] (tel:180024777371-800-247-7737) or see www.Rserving.com/sdfoodmanager.

  • Restaurant Division of South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA): class schedule. The cost is $125 for SDRA members, and $175 for non-members. Pre-registration required. Contact SDRA at 1-800-658-5545 for registration information. SDRA also offers the 8-hour ServSafe® training online; the testing must be proctored by a certified proctor or instructor. Contact SDRA for details.

  • Cash-Wa Distributing. Pre-registration required. Contact Heidi Wietjes, Cash-Wa Distribution at 1-800-652-0010, Ext: 7123

  • Reinhart FoodService. Cost is $136 Contact Reinhart FoodService at 1-800-756-5256 Ext. 503202

  • SuperSafeMark. A retail food safety training and certification program developed by the Food Marketing Institute. For more information call 1-877-399-4925 or see www.fmi.org/food-safety/safemark.

  • US Foods - North Dakota. Contact Claudia Rolph at 701-840-7908 or 1-800-831-7318.

  • Sysco North Dakota. Call 1-866-327-4699, Ext 6307, for information.

  • AAA Food Handler Training School. http://www.aaafoodhandler.com/

  • 360training.com is a leading provider of online food and alcohol safety training solutions for both businesses and professionals including ANSI accredited Food Handler and Food Manager programs, and State-specific Alcohol Seller/Server training.

  • M&M Biz Solutions. https://www.mmbizsolutions.com/ (ONLINE COURSES & TESTING) Online manager certification and re-certification courses are available 24/7. Do online classes and take an ANSI-approved exam from home or at Pearson Vue testing center starting at $159. Contact Chef Marshie Morgan at 817-291-6000 for specifics.


Read the 2023 ServSafe Class Information

July 6 –Sioux Falls, 8-Hour National Class, Ramkota Hotel, South Dakota Retailers Association

July 11 – Rapid City, 8-Hour National Class, BW Ramkota, South Dakota Retailers Association

July 19 – Sioux Falls, 4-Hour State Specific Class, Ramkota Hotel, South Dakota Retailers Association

August 3 – Sioux Falls, 8-Hour National Class, Ramkota Hotel, South Dakota Retailers Association

August 10 – Yankton, 8-Hour National Class or 4-Hour State Specific Class, Yankton Extension Service Office, View Flyer

August 22 – Rapid City, 8-Hour National Class, BW Ramkota, South Dakota Retailers Association

August 23 – Pierre, 4-Hour State Specific Class, Ramkota Hotel, South Dakota Retailers Association

August 24 – Pierre, 8-Hour National Class, Ramkota Hotel, South Dakota Retailers Association

September 6 – Sioux Falls, 8-Hour National Class, Ramkota Hotel, South Dakota Retailers Association

September 12 – Rapid City, 8-Hour National Class, BW Ramkota, South Dakota Retailers Association

September 12 – Watertown, 4-Hour State Specific Class, Watertown Event Center, South Dakota Retailers Association

September 13 –Watertown, 8-Hour National Class, Watertown Event Center, South Dakota Retailers Association

October 3 – Aberdeen, 4-Hour State Specific Class, AmericInn, South Dakota Retailers Association

October 4 – Aberdeen, 8-Hour National Class, AmericInn, South Dakota Retailers Association

October 10 – Rapid City, 8-Hour National Class, BW Ramkota, South Dakota Retailers Association

October 11 – Sioux Falls, 8-Hour National Class, Ramkota Hotel, South Dakota Retailers Association

October 19 – Sioux Falls, 4-Hour State Specific Class, Ramkota Hotel, South Dakota Retailers Association

October 24 – Rapid City, 4-Hour State Specific Class, BW Ramkota, South Dakota Retailers Association

November 2 – Sioux Falls, 8-Hour National Class, Ramkota Hotel, South Dakota Retailers Association

November 14 – Rapid City, 8-Hour National Class, BW Ramkota, South Dakota Retailers Association

December 7 – Sioux Falls, 8-Hour National Class, Ramkota Hotel, South Dakota Retailers Association

December 12 – Rapid City, 8-Hour National Class, BW Ramkota, South Dakota Retailers Association