PROVIDENCE, R.I., March 4, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The
National Restaurant Association (NRA) reached a new milestone by
issuing its 6 millionth ServSafe® certification,
underscoring its place as the number-one food safety training
program in the United States and
abroad.
Friendly's manager Errin Davis,
who started her career as a server in 1999, earned her certificate
in Providence, Rhode Island. The
NRA and the RI Hospitality Association recognized Errin's
achievement and the company's commitment to food safety at a recent
ceremony at the restaurant.
"The National Restaurant Association's ServSafe program is the
gold-standard for educating restaurant and foodservice managers and
staff about food safety requirements," said Sherman Brown, Senior Vice President, ServSafe
Business and Financial Strategy for the National Restaurant
Association. "Reaching such a historical milestone further proves
our commitment to educating our industry about the importance of
safely preparing and handling the food we serve to 130 million
Americans daily. We congratulate Errin, and are proud to honor
Friendly's dedication to training and educating their team on food
safety."
"Our business is all about providing the best possible
experience for our guests," said Dale
Venturini, President & CEO, RI Hospitality Association.
"Programs like the National Restaurant Association's ServSafe help
to educate our workforce on food safety and provide the necessary
tools to ensure an exceptional experience."
"We are thrilled that Errin Davis
is being recognized for her efforts in completing ServSafe and
being certified in food safety. We place a high priority on both
food safety and restaurant cleanliness at Friendly's as it is an
essential part of our overall company vision and values," said
Lionel Bisson, Friendly's Director
of Quality Assurance.
The NRA's ServSafe program leads the way in providing
comprehensive educational materials to the restaurant industry. The
training and certification program is recognized by more federal,
state and local jurisdictions than any other food safety
certification. Four areas of training are available: ServSafe Food
Protection Manager, ServSafe Food Handler, ServSafe Alcohol and
ServSafe Allergens.
Founded in 1919, the National Restaurant Association is the
leading business association for the restaurant industry, which
comprises one million restaurant and foodservice outlets and a
workforce of 14 million employees. We represent the industry in
Washington, D.C., and advocate on
its behalf. We operate the industry's largest trade show (NRA Show
May 16-19, 2015, in Chicago); leading food safety training and
certification program (ServSafe); unique career-building high
school program (the NRAEF's ProStart) as well as the Kids LiveWell
program promoting healthful kids' menu options. For more
information, visit Restaurant.org and find us on Twitter
@WeRRestaurants, Facebook and YouTube.
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