Certified Food Protection Manager
Alaska regulations require food establishments to have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff.
If you work in the Municipality of Anchorage, please contact them to verify their requirements.
If you can't find the information you are looking for, please contact an Environmental Health Officer in your area.
CFPM Information
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- What is a CFPM?
- A CFPM is a person who has passed one of the ANSI-CFP Accredited Program exams.
- Why is it important to have a CFPM?
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has provided an informational poster about the benefits of having a CFPM on staff.
- How much does it cost to get a CFPM certification?
- Costs for testing and training range from $75 - $299
- How long are certifications valid?
- Five years.
- How long is a CFPM class?
- Training programs (in person and online) average 4-12 hours in length. Testing usually lasts no longer than two hours.
- How do I add my name as a CFPM trainer/proctor and/or list an upcoming class?
- Email a flyer and business name to your local Environmental Health Officer.
Upcoming Classes
- UAF Cooperative Extension Service Certified Food Protection Manger Training - April 12, 2021
- UAF Cooperative Extension Service video conference training throughout the state
- Alaska CHARR in-person courses offered throughout the state.
- Chef Marshie Morgan's online food manager course
- Fernwood Food Safety Flyer
Arctic Alaska
No instructors listed at this time.
Interior Alaska
| Name | Organization | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Capp, ServSafe Instructor | Alaska CHARR | 907-347-8653 | akjdog01@acsalaska.net |
| Julie Cascio | UAF Cooperative Extension Service | 907-745-3677 | jmcascio@alaska.edu |
| Krynn Singdahlsen | Quality Sales Food Service | 907-322-7690 | krynn@qualitysales.net |
Southcentral Alaska
| Name | Organization | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Ahlberg | ServSafe and TAP Series Instructor/Proctor | 907-231-6504 | ahlberg@acsalaska.net |
| Julia Fawcett & Earl Pettyjohn, Certified Proctors | JAF Food Safety & Consulting | 907-333-5369 | jafconsult@aol.com |
| Rebecca Jesse, ServSafe Instructor/Proctor | East Anchorage High School | 907-244-7900 | jesse_rebecca@asdk12.org |
| Allen McCarty | Alaska CHARR | 907-224-4346 | mccartyallen@yahoo.com |
| Sandy Cecere | Thomson Prometric | 800-786-3926 x3257 | |
| Philip Rubalcava, ServSafe Instructor/Proctor | 907-398-4980 | ||
| Jerome Oates, Certified Prometric Instructor/Proctor | Pops Food Safety Training Big Lake, AK | 907-355-8873 | ybpops@yahoo.com |
| Sarah Shepard, ServSafe Instructor/Proctor | Alaska Cabaret, Hotel, Restaurant & Retailers Association | 907-274-8133 or 1-800-778-2427 | info@alaskacharr.com |
| Gary May | Faith Mountain Inc | 907-713-7672 | gary.may.61@gmail.com |
Southeast Alaska
| Name | Organization | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Dawson, ServSafe Instructor/Proctor | Rainsong Training Services | 907-209-0904 | rainsongtraining@ymail.com |
| Sam Horpestad | 907-254-0778 | ||
| UAS Ketchikan Campus ServSafe Proctor Only | 907-228-4524 | ketchikan.testing@alaska.edu |
Southwest Alaska
No instructors listed at this time.
Western Alaska
| Name | Organization | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Dobson, REHS | Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation | 907-543-6424 | jennifer_dobson@ykhc.org |
| Jacqueline E Chase | RD Nutrition Consulting | 907-842-3565 or 907-842-9276 | jackiechase66@yahoo.com |
| Virginia Durant, Assistant Business Manager | Lower Yukon School District | 907-591-2411 | vdurant@loweryukon.org |
| Pat Owens, CFPM Proctor | Alaska CHARR | 907-842-5579 |
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