Classes

SNA Level One Certification-Approved 10 hour Core Courses for Minnesota
Nutrition:
Nutrition Building Blocks for Great Trays
Nutrition 101 (10 hour course by NFSMI)

**Healthy Edge will no longer be available as of April 30th, 2013
**Note that MN Fundamentals/School Basic is no longer a SNA Core Course**

Sanitation:
ServSafe
Serving It Safe (10 hour course by NFSMI)

*Online training courses can be found at www.nfsmi.org

For ServSafe & Other Sanitation (Food Manager Certification) Classes – Bottom of page
Great Trays Skills for Excellence: Key Course listings for school nutrition professionals

KEY AREA TRAINING CERTIFICATION CLASSES
June-July 2013 


 


DATE: June 13, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 1- 3 CLOCK HOURS

New Spirit United Church Of Christ
14394 Quebec Ave S
Savage MN 55378

TOPIC: “PRODUCE SAFETY”
Cost
: $37.00
Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm
Instructor: Rae Ann Pelinka

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Rae Ann Pelinka / 952-226-4585
lunchladyu@gmail.com


DATE: June 13, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 2- 4 CLOCK HOURS
13344 196th Ave NW
Elk River, MN 55330

TOPIC: “HOT TOPICS IN NUTRITION”
Cost
: $35.00
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Marcia Hauer

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Marcia Hauer / 763-241-7314
dmhauer@yahoo.com


DATE: June 17, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 2- 4 CLOCK HOURS
Edina Towers Studio

6400 Barrie Road
 Edina, MN 55435

TOPIC: “SUPER FOODS FOR A SUPER YOU”
Cost
: $45.00
Time: 2:00pm-6:00pm
Instructor: Valerie Johns

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Valerie Johns / 952-913-2529
sosvjohns13@hotmail.com


DATE: June 18, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 3- 4 CLOCK HOURS
Edina Towers Studio

6400 Barrie Road
 Edina, MN 55435

TOPIC: “COACHING EMPLOYEES: WILL YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE?”
Cost
: $45.00
Time: 8:30am-12:30pm
Instructor: Valerie Johns

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Valerie Johns / 952-913-2529
sosvjohns13@hotmail.com


DATE: June 18, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 2- 3 CLOCK HOURS

New Spirit United Church Of Christ
14394 Quebec Ave S
Savage MN 55378

TOPIC: “FOOD ALLERGIES: A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE CAN PREVENT SOME BIG PROBLEMS”
Cost
: $37.00
Time: 8:30am-11:30am
Instructor: Rae Ann Pelinka

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Rae Ann Pelinka / 952-226-4585
lunchladyu@gmail.com


DATE: June 18, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 1- 4 CLOCK HOURS

New Spirit United Church Of Christ
14394 Quebec Ave S
Savage MN 55378

TOPIC: “HAACP”
Cost
: $43.00
Time: 3:00pm-7:00pm
Instructor: Rae Ann Pelinka

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Rae Ann Pelinka / 952-226-4585
lunchladyu@gmail.com


DATE: June 18, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 2- 10 CLOCK HOURS
13344 196th Ave NW
Elk River, MN 55330

TOPIC: “NUTRITION BUILDING BLOCKS FOR GREAT TRAYS”
SNA CORE COURSE

Cost
: $80.00
Time: 7:30am-6:00pm
Instructor: Marcia Hauer

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Marcia Hauer / 763-241-7314
dmhauer@yahoo.com


DATE: June 18, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 1- 4 CLOCK HOURS

2400 Sandberg Lane
Golden Valley MN  55427
Room 105

TOPIC: “PRODUCE SAFETY”
Cost
: $35.00
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Mary Betlach

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Mary Betlach / 763-535-6674
marybetlach13@gmail.com


DATE: June 19, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 4- 4 CLOCK HOURS
13344 196th Ave NW
Elk River, MN 55330

TOPIC: “MARKETING YOUR SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM”
Cost
: $35.00
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Marcia Hauer

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Marcia Hauer / 763-241-7314
dmhauer@yahoo.com


DATE: June 20, 25, 27, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 2- 10 CLOCK HOURS

New Spirit United Church Of Christ
14394 Quebec Ave S
Savage MN 55378

TOPIC: “NUTRITION BUILDING BLOCKS FOR GREAT TRAYS”
SNA CORE COURSE
Must attend all sessions to receive certificate of completion

Cost
: $80.00
Time: 3:00pm-6:30pm
Instructor: Rae Ann Pelinka

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Rae Ann Pelinka / 952-226-4585
lunchladyu@gmail.com


DATE: June 25, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 2- 3 CLOCK HOURS

New Spirit United Church Of Christ
14394 Quebec Ave S
Savage MN 55378

TOPIC: “SNACK SMARTS AND SUPER SNACKING”
Cost
: $37.00
Time: 8:30am-11:30am
Instructor: Rae Ann Pelinka

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Rae Ann Pelinka / 952-226-4585
lunchladyu@gmail.com 


DATE: June 25, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 1- 10 CLOCK HOURS
13344 196th Ave NW
Elk River, MN 55330

TOPIC: “SERVING IT SAFE” (NFSMI)
SNA CORE COURSE

Cost
: $80.00
Time: 7:30am-5:30pm
Instructor: Marcia Hauer

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Marcia Hauer / 763-241-7314
dmhauer@yahoo.com


DATE: June 25, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 3- 4 CLOCK HOURS

2400 Sandberg Lane
Golden Valley MN  55427
Room 105

TOPIC: “TIME TO ORGANIZE”
Cost
: $35.00
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Mary Betlach

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Mary Betlach / 763-535-6674
marybetlach13@gmail.com


DATE: June 26, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 4- 4 CLOCK HOURS
13344 196th Ave NW
Elk River, MN 55330

TOPIC: “THE SCHOOL DAY JUST GOT HEALTHIER”
Cost
: $35.00
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Marcia Hauer

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Marcia Hauer / 763-241-7314
dmhauer@yahoo.com


DATE: June 27, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 3- 4 CLOCK HOURS
13344 196th Ave NW
Elk River, MN 55330

TOPIC: “CONFLICT AND CHALLENGE IN THE WORKPLACE”
Cost
: $35.00
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Marcia Hauer

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Marcia Hauer / 763-241-7314
dmhauer@yahoo.com


DATE: July 1, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 4- 4 CLOCK HOURS
Edina Towers Studio

6400 Barrie Road
 Edina, MN 55435

TOPIC: “MARKETING AND BUSINESS ETIQUETTE FOR SUCCESSFUL COMMUNICATION”
Cost
: $45.00
Time: 8:30am-12:30pm
Instructor
: Valerie Johns

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Valerie Johns / 952-913-2529
sosvjohns13@hotmail.com


DATE: July 1, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 1- 4 CLOCK HOURS
13344 196th Ave NW
Elk River, MN 55330

TOPIC: “HACCP;DEVELOPING A FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM” (NFSMI)
Cost
: $35.00
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Marcia Hauer

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Marcia Hauer / 763-241-7314
dmhauer@yahoo.com


DATE:  July 2, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 3- 4 CLOCK HOURS
13344 196th Ave NW
Elk River, MN 55330

TOPIC: “FOUNDATIONS FOR TRAINING EXCELLENCE”
Cost
: $35.00
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Marcia Hauer

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Marcia Hauer / 763-241-7314
dmhauer@yahoo.com


DATE: July 8, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 2- 4 CLOCK HOURS
Edina Towers Studio

6400 Barrie Road
 Edina, MN 55435

TOPIC: “FOCUS ON FATS”
Cost
: $45.00
Time: 8:30am-12:30pm
Instructor: Valerie Johns

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Valerie Johns / 952-913-2529
sosvjohns13@hotmail.com


DATE: July 9, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 3- 4 CLOCK HOURS
Edina Towers Studio

6400 Barrie Road
 Edina, MN 55435

TOPIC: “CREATING A MOTIVATING WORKPLACE”
Cost
: $45.00
Time: 8:30am-12:30pm
Instructor: Valerie Johns

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Valerie Johns / 952-913-2529
sosvjohns13@hotmail.com


DATE: July 9, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 1- 3 CLOCK HOURS

New Spirit United Church Of Christ
14394 Quebec Ave S
Savage MN 55378

TOPIC: “FOOD SAFETY: STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP’s)”
Cost
: $37.00
Time: 8:30am-11:30am
Instructor: Rae Ann Pelinka

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Rae Ann Pelinka / 952-226-4585
lunchladyu@gmail.com


DATE: July 9, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 4- 3 CLOCK HOURS

New Spirit United Church Of Christ
14394 Quebec Ave S
Savage MN 55378

TOPIC: “CHANGING THE SCENE; IMPROVING THE CNE”
Cost
: $37.00
Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm
Instructor: Rae Ann Pelinka

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Rae Ann Pelinka / 952-226-4585
lunchladyu@gmail.com


DATE: July 9, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 4- 4 CLOCK HOURS
13344 196th Ave NW
Elk River, MN 55330

TOPIC: “EXPANDING YOUR SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM”
Cost
: $35.00
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Marcia Hauer

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Marcia Hauer / 763-241-7314
dmhauer@yahoo.com


DATE: July 9, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 2- 5 CLOCK HOURS

2400 Sandberg Lane
Golden Valley MN  55427
Room 105

TOPIC: “NUTRITION 101, LESSONS 1-5”
Cost
: $35.00
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm
Instructor: Mary Betlach

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Mary Betlach / 763-535-6674
marybetlach13@gmail.com


DATE:  July 10, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 2- 4 CLOCK HOURS
13344 196th Ave NW
Elk River, MN 55330

TOPIC: “NUTRITION 101-Lessons 1-6”
Cost
: $35.00
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Marcia Hauer

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Marcia Hauer / 763-241-7314
dmhauer@yahoo.com

 


DATE: July 11, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 2- 4 CLOCK HOURS

New Spirit United Church Of Christ
14394 Quebec Ave S
Savage MN 55378

TOPIC: “DIETARY GUIDELINES FOR AMERICANS 2010”
Cost
: $43.00
Time: 3:00pm-7:00pm
Instructor: Rae Ann Pelinka

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Rae Ann Pelinka / 952-226-4585
lunchladyu@gmail.com 


DATE: July 16, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 2- 4 CLOCK HOURS
Edina Towers Studio

6400 Barrie Road
 Edina, MN 55435

TOPIC: “MYPLATE/NO TIME TO TRAIN-Lessons 15-23”
Cost
: $45.00
Time: 8:30am-12:30pm
Instructor
: Valerie Johns

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Valerie Johns / 952-913-2529
sosvjohns13@hotmail.com


DATE: July 16, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 3- 3 CLOCK HOURS

New Spirit United Church Of Christ
14394 Quebec Ave S
Savage MN 55378

TOPIC: “DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE AND SITUATIONS”
Cost
: $37.00
Time: 8:30am-11:30am
Instructor: Rae Ann Pelinka

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Rae Ann Pelinka / 952-226-4585
lunchladyu@gmail.com


DATE: July 16, 18, 23, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 1- 10 CLOCK HOURS

New Spirit United Church Of Christ
14394 Quebec Ave S
Savage MN 55378

TOPIC: “SERVSAFE 6th Edition W/ & W/O TEST”
SNA CORE COURSE
Must attend all sessions to receive certificate of completion

Cost
: $80.00
Time: 3:00pm-6:30pm
Instructor: Rae Ann Pelinka

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Rae Ann Pelinka / 952-226-4585
lunchladyu@gmail.com 


DATE: July 22, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 1- 10 CLOCK HOURS
Edina Towers Studio

6400 Barrie Road
 Edina, MN 55435

TOPIC: “SERVING IT SAFE”
SNA Core Course

Cost
: $100.00
Time: 7:30am-5:30pm
Instructor: Valerie Johns

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Valerie Johns / 952-913-2529
sosvjohns13@hotmail.com


DATE: July 23, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 2- 10 CLOCK HOURS
Edina Towers Studio

6400 Barrie Road
 Edina, MN 55435

TOPIC: “NUTRITION BUILDING BLOCKS FOR GREAT TRAYS”
SNA Core Course

Cost
: $100.00
Time: 7:30am-5:30pm
Instructor: Valerie Johns

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Valerie Johns / 952-913-2529
sosvjohns13@hotmail.com


DATE: July 23, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 1- 3 CLOCK HOURS

New Spirit United Church Of Christ
14394 Quebec Ave S
Savage MN 55378

TOPIC: “FOOD BUYING GUIDE FOR CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS”
Cost
: $37.00
Time: 8:30am-11:30am
Instructor: Rae Ann Pelinka

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Rae Ann Pelinka / 952-226-4585
lunchladyu@gmail.com


DATE: July 23, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 2- 5 CLOCK HOURS

2400 Sandberg Lane
Golden Valley MN  55427
Room 105

TOPIC: “NUTRITION 101, Lessons 6-10”
Cost
: $35.00
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm
Instructor: Mary Betlach

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Mary Betlach / 763-535-6674
marybetlach13@gmail.com


DATE: July 25, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 2- 4 CLOCK HOURS

New Spirit United Church Of Christ
14394 Quebec Ave S
Savage MN 55378

TOPIC: “NUTRITION 101-LESSONS 1-6”
Cost
: $43.00
Time: 3:00pm-7:00pm
Instructor: Rae Ann Pelinka

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Rae Ann Pelinka / 952-226-4585
lunchladyu@gmail.com 


DATE: July 29, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 4- 4 CLOCK HOURS
Edina Towers Studio

6400 Barrie Road
 Edina, MN 55435

TOPIC: “FOCUS ON THE CUSTOMER”
Cost
: $45.00
Time: 8:30am-12:30pm
Instructor
: Valerie JohnS

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Valerie Johns / 952-913-2529
sosvjohns13@hotmail.com


DATE: July 30, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 2- 4 CLOCK HOURS
Edina Towers Studio

6400 Barrie Road
 Edina, MN 55435

TOPIC: “WHOLE GRAINS; KEEPING KIDS FROM FALLING SHORT”
Cost
: $45.00
Time: 8:30am-12:30pm
Instructor
: Valerie Johns

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Valerie Johns / 952-913-2529
sosvjohns13@hotmail.com


DATE: July 30, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 4- 3 CLOCK HOURS

New Spirit United Church Of Christ
14394 Quebec Ave S
Savage MN 55378

TOPIC: “DISCOVER SCHOOL BREAKFAST”
Cost
: $37.00
Time: 8:30am-11:30am
Instructor: Rae Ann Pelinka

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Rae Ann Pelinka / 952-226-4585
lunchladyu@gmail.com


DATE: July 30, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 3- 3 CLOCK HOURS

New Spirit United Church Of Christ
14394 Quebec Ave S
Savage MN 55378

TOPIC: “BUILDING  A PROFESSIONAL TEAM”
Cost
: $37.00
Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm
Instructor: Rae Ann Pelinka

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Rae Ann Pelinka / 952-226-4585
lunchladyu@gmail.com 

DATE: July 30, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 4- 4 CLOCK HOURS

2400 Sandberg Lane
Golden Valley MN  55427
Room 105

TOPIC: “BUILDING SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR CHILD NUTRITION ”
Cost
: $35.00
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Mary Betlach

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Mary Betlach / 763-535-6674
marybetlach13@gmail.com


DATE: August 13, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 4- 4 CLOCK HOURS

2400 Sandberg Lane
Golden Valley MN  55427
Room 105

TOPIC: “FOCUS ON THE CUSTOMER”
Cost
: $35.00
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Mary Betlach

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Mary Betlach / 763-535-6674
marybetlach13@gmail.com


DATE: August 15, 2013

KEY AREA & LOCATION: KEY AREA 1- 4 CLOCK HOURS

2400 Sandberg Lane
Golden Valley MN  55427
Room 105

TOPIC: “GUIDELINES FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AND STAFF”
Cost
: $35.00
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Mary Betlach

To sign up for class please call instructor
CONTACT: Mary Betlach / 763-535-6674
marybetlach13@gmail.com

 

 

 

 


ServSafe & Other Sanitation (Food Manager Certification ) Classes

DATE KEY AREA & LOCATION TOPIC CONTACT
On-going At various locations and dates throughout Minnesota and online course option
KEY AREA 1- 4 CLOCK HOURS
Food Manager Re-Certification “Serve It Up Safely”$75.00; We offer classes throughout Minnesota. You can also earn certified food manager renewal clock hours online. This interactive web course meets all of the requirements set by the MN Dept of Health. Contact: www.extension.umn. edu/foodsafetyor contact: Connie Schwartau 507-337-2819 schwa047@umn.edu
On-going At various dates and locations throughout Minnesota and an On-line Training option KEY AREA 1 10 CLOCK HOURS
(Online course does not meet the SNA core course requirement 
Food Manager Certification “ServSafe”$175.00 Classes use ServSafe® curriculum. Fee includes course, text book, materials exam, and certificate.
Online course uses Tap Series curriculum. Fee includes course, exam, and certificate and CD rom for dial-up internet or link to the course for high speed internet.
Contact: www.extension.umn. edu/foodsafetyor contact: Connie Schwartau 507-337-2819 schwa047@umn.edu
ON-GOINGVarious locationsthroughoutMinnesota

Mankato: June 17
South St. Paul: June 19
Owatonna: June 20
Richfield: June 24
Roseville: June 25
Eagan: June 27 [Recertify: 4 hours, includes Equipment class]

Rochester: July 1
Chaska: July 8
Redwood Falls: July 9
Bloomington: July 10
Ramsey: July 11
Faribault: July 15
Mankato: July 22
Hastings: July 23
South St. Paul: July 24
Brooklyn Center: July 25
Roseville: July 29
Austin: July 30

Register for classes here!
Register for HoW-TO and Equipment classes here!
Visit the TouchPoint site here.
If you are interested in the June 27 Recertification Class, contact Lars for more information

KEY AREA #1 FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION TRAINER & CONSULTANTLars Johnson provides certification classes, onsite training, site visits, and speaking engagements throughout Minnesota in English and Spanish.Food safety certification, recertification, in-service training, health department support, metro classes, southern Minnesota, Prometric, instructor, food manager training, staff training, FoodSafetyGuy, renewal course. For more information http://foodsafetyguy.com/Will accept Cool School Rewards Points for class room certification and recertification classes! Contact: Lars Johnson aka FoodSafetyGuy507-990-5129Independent Trainer
 Online Webinars from MDE
Click on Title of session to access the session.
  •   “Food Service Basics”training intended for charter schools and small sponsors.  This is a “crash course” in administration and operation of a school food service program intended for new sponsors or new employees 3 hour webinar.
  • School Meals Certification for Additional 6 Cent Reimbursement.“  This 2-hour webinar session introduces the menu certification process necessary to receive the additional 6 cent per lunch meal additional reimbursement, and the Excel templates that must be utilized. This is an introductory overview of the certification tools and menu certification
  • “6 Cent Menu Certification Process.”  This is 1-hour webinar that provides training on how to start entering data on the required USDA menu certification Excel documents in order for sponsors to receive the additional 6 cent lunch meal reimbursement.