Learn About Becoming an Instructor and Proctor

Given the risks of unsafe food and alcohol service, the importance of well-qualified instructors and proctors is clear. Certified ServSafe^® Instructors and Registered ServSafe Proctors and Approved ServSafe Alcohol^® Instructors and Registered ServSafe Alcohol Online Proctors must meet minimum experience and educational requirements. So when students and organizations look for the most reliable food and alcohol safety programs, ServSafe instructors and proctors stand out.

ServSafe instructors and proctors have access to current, easy-to-use materials as well as support from the National Restaurant Association and food and alcohol safety professionals.

Learn more about the roles below or register/renew as an Instructor or Proctor.

SERVSAFE FOOD SAFETY ROLE DESCRIPTIONS

Dual Role (Certified Instructor and Registered Proctor)

The dual role status means that you are both a Certified Instructor for the ServSafe Food Safety Manager training and a Registered Proctor for the certification exam.

Learn how to get dual role status.

Here is a brief overview of what these roles can do.

Certified Instructor

Teach ServSafe Food Safety Manager training.
Access online instructor resources and information.

Learn how to become a ServSafe Certified Instructor.

Registered Proctor

Responsible for the secure administration of the print and online ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Exam.
Schedule online and print exams.
Maintain confidentiality of exam content.
Follow the standards outlined in the ServSafe Examination Administration Handbook and the Performance Agreement.

Learn how to become a ServSafe Registered Proctor.

SERVSAFE ALCOHOL ROLE DESCRIPTIONS

Approved Instructor

Teach ServSafe Alcohol training.
Access online instructor resources and information.
Schedule online and print exams.
Responsible for the secure administration of the print and online ServSafe Alcohol exams.

Learn how to become an Approved ServSafe Alcohol Instructor.

Registered Online Proctor

Schedule online Proctored exams
Responsible for the secure administration of the ServSafe Alcohol Proctored Online Exam.

Learn how to become a Registered ServSafe Alcohol Online Proctor .

SERVSAFE FOOD HANDLER ROLE DESCRIPTION

Approved Instructor

Teach ServSafe Food Handler training.
Access online instructor resources and information.
Schedule print exams.
Responsible for the secure administration of the print ServSafe Food Handler exams.

Learn how to become an Approved ServSafe Food Handler Instructor.