The Butler County Penn State Extension office, 101 Motor Pool Way, Butler, is holding a ServSafe food safety manager course from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 21 and 28, and a certification exam at noon Feb. 28.

After completing the course and passing the multiple-choice exam with a 75 percent or higher score, participants will receive a ServSafe Food protection manager certificate, which is valid for five years.

The course fee of $185 covers the cost of the most recent edition of the ServSafe manager book, exam, answer sheet and learning materials.

For more information, contact Anna Schweichler at 814-333-7460.

Registration can be made at https://extension.psu.edu/servsafe or by calling 877-345-0691.

Starting in 2020, the Pennsylvania Food Code will require that the person in charge of a food service operation be a certified food protection manager who must be on-site at all times during operating hours.

At least one employee on each shift must become certified.