The Ellis County Extension Office will host a Servsafe Food Handler Short Course on Wednesday, March 23, 1:30 to 4:00 pm at the Extension Office meeting room, 601 Main Street in Hays.  (Enter the rear door from the north parking lot.)  Linda Beech, Ellis County Extension Agent and certified Servsafe instructor, will be the presenter.

The training covers basic food safety principles, personal hygiene, food allergens, preventing cross-contamination, time and temperature controls, cleaning and sanitation. This course would be appropriate for food service employees, dietary staff at nursing homes, hospitals and schools, and volunteer groups who serve concession stands, church dinners, community meals or fund-raisers.

The cost for the course is $10 per person and includes the Servsafe Food Handlers booklet, training materials and refreshments.

Advance registration is required to allow for ordering books and materials. Contact the Ellis County Extension Office no later than March 11 to register and pay fees. A minimum attendance is required by the deadline to hold this class or it will be cancelled.

For questions or a registration brochure, go to www.ellis.ksu.edu/health-nutrition under “Upcoming Events” or contact the Ellis County Extension Office, 785-628-9430.