Calendar - Nutrition

ServSafe Test Only

Registration deadline is January 14, 2020

Arrive early, testing begins promptly at 2:00. Bring photo ID (you will not be able to take the exam if you do not have your ID), pens or pencils, erasers. Once test has begun no late arrivals will be allowed to take the exam.

Culinary Training-CACFP-Utilizing Leftovers

Leftovers. Need we say more?

You have them, but what do you do with them?

Would you like some new ideas to save money and reduce food waste by using leftovers?

Join us for our February culinary training Utilizing Leftovers with guest Chef Keith Giles.

Chef Giles will discuss food safety and proper storage of leftoversand then he will teach you new, creative and delicious ways to utilize your leftovers for both breakfast and lunch.

Culinary Training-Breakfast

Looking for new breakfast ideas? Join us on February 21stfor our culinary training focused on breakfast. We will take a look at new and trending breakfast ideas for you to implement in your breakfast program. This is a great opportunity to discuss and share tips on how to efficiently serve breakfast in a fast paced environment.

Webinar - Special Provisions

Webinar

Special Provisions CEP and Provision II

Want to learn about Special Provisions? In this training we will discuss Provision II and the Community Eligibility Program (CEP). We will go over the requirements, necessary documentation and timelines.

CACFP New Applicant Training

School Districts that are currently participating in or wish to participate in the CACFP After School Program do not have to attend.

This training is mandatory prior to participation in the CACFP. We recommend that you plan to have both the person who will be responsible for administering the CACFP and the person who will be responsible for preparing meals and snacks attend the training. Please note, due to the complexity of CACFP rules and regulations, you will be required to attend this New Applicant Training again if you are unable to participate in the CACFP within 6 months of attending the training.

Please register each person from your institution who will be attending the training.

Topics include: Income Eligibility Forms Food Meal Components Food Buying Guide Portion Menu All Meal Patterns Milk Substitutes Dietary Restrictions CN Labels Record Keeping Point of Service Meal Counts Claims Reimbursement Rates New Meal Pattern Handouts

Experienced Summer Training

This training is for Summer Food Service Program Sponsors who have recently operated the program. It is mandatory that Summer Food Service Program Sponsors receive training in order to qualify to operate the program. The training will include an overview of program regulations.

Registration begins at 8:30am

ServSafe Class and Exam

We are pleased to announce a very special opportunity for institutions operating the CACFP!

For a limited time, each institution operating the CACFP is eligible for one FREE ServSafe Manager Class/Exam for one of their staff!

If you have a staff member who is registered for the January class, please do not register anyone else. We are keeping a list of who the institutions that have participated.

ServSafe is a nationally recognized food safety training and certification program administered by the National Restaurant Association. The program is accredited by ANSI and the Conference for Food Protection.

By attending the ServSafe Manager Class and passing the exam, your staff member will learn valuable food safety knowledge and earn the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, which is valid for a period of 5 years!

This opportunity, valued at over $100, was made possible through a grant from the USDA.

Class begins at 8:00am

Bring photo id, pen or pencils with erasers

You must provide an email addressas certificates are sent viaemail.

Test will begin at approximately1:30pm-2:00pm

Bring a lunch or menus fromsurrounding restaurants will beavailable for ordering.

ServSafe Test Only

Registration ends March 13, 2020

Arrive early, testing begins promptly at 2:00. Bring photo ID (you will not be able to take the exam if you do not have your ID), pens or pencils, erasers. Once test has begun no late arrivals will be allowed to take the exam.

Experienced Summer Training-Bangor

Registration begins at 8:30am

This training is for Summer Food Service Program Sponsors who have recently operated the program. It is mandatory that Summer Food Service Program Sponsors receive training in order to qualify to operate the program. The training will include an overview of program regulations and highlight areas where additional training is needed.

Regional Summer Training-Machias

Registration begins at 12:30

This training is for Summer Food Service Program Sponsors who have recently operated the program. It is mandatory that Summer Food Service Program Sponsors receive training in order to qualify to operate the program. The training will include an overview of program regulations and highlight areas where additional training is needed. Tips for program promotion and a guest speaker from Full Plates, Full Potential will be joining to discuss grant opportunities.

Regional Summer Training - Sanford

This training is for Summer Food Service Program Sponsors who have recently operated the program. It is mandatory that Summer Food Service Program Sponsors receive training in order to qualify to operate the program. The training will include an overview of program regulations and highlight areas where additional training is needed and tips for program promotion.

New Summer Sponsor Training

Registration begins at 8:30

This training is for new Summer Food Service Program Sponsors who would like to operate the program. It is mandatory that all Summer Food Service Program Sponsors receive training in order to qualify to operate the program. The training will include a detailed overview of program regulations, tips for successful operations, and ample opportunity for questions. There will be a break at noon for participants to have lunch on their own. Experienced sponsors are also welcome to register for this training if they would like to have a more detailed training

Experienced Summer Training-Aroostook

Registration begins at 12:30

This training is for Summer Food Service Program Sponsors who have recently operated the program. It is mandatory that Summer Food Service Program Sponsors receive training in order to qualify to operate the program. The training will include an overview of program regulations and highlight areas where additional training is needed.