New Mexico Food Manager Certification
New Mexico Food Manager
- Instant Food Manager Certificate Download
- ANAB-Accredited, New Mexico-Approved
- Includes Free Online Video Proctor
- Up-to-Date, Engaging & Mobile-Friendly
Which Course Should I Take?
If this is your first time taking the New Mexico Food Manager Certification Exam, or you need a refresher, we recommend taking the package with Food Safety Manager Training.
NATIONAL FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION EXAM
Take the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)-CFP-approved exam and earn your Food Manager Certification.
5 Years
Food Safety Manager Training
Get prepared for your food manager exam by enrolling in our food safety course.
5 Years
NATIONAL FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION EXAM + TRAINING
Get both Food Manager training and the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)-CFP-approved Food Manager Certification Exam with this package.
5 Years
The food manager safety materials and training were great and easy to understand. I liked that there was an assessment following each section and was able to complete the exam easily.
Glad to have a means to study at my own rate, return to review topics as needed, and feel ready to take the exam in my own time. Great value for the money. Highly recommended.
Great Food Safety Manager Course. I especially found the ability to take my time, write down notes, and look up unfamiliar language to be helpful. The support is excellent.
How do I become a Certified Food Protection Manager in New Mexico?
To get your food manager certification in New Mexico, you need to study up on food safety and pass an ANSI-accredited exam. You can easily meet these requirements with Learn2Serve by 360training. Our course is designed to help you pass our ANSI-accredited Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) exam. Sign up and begin today!
What are the New Mexico food safety regulations?
As of April 1, 2019, New Mexico requires at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) per Food Permit issued by New Mexico Environment Department (NMED). The NMED accepts certification from ANSI-accredited CFPM programs like Learn2Serve by 360training.
We always recommend checking with your local health department for any additional certification and training requirements.
How long is the food manager certification good for?
The NMED doesn't specify out an expiration period, but ANSI's CFPM certification is generally valid for a maximum of five years.
Can you take the New Mexico food manager exam online?
Yes, your exam will be administered through our online proctor service. The Learn2Serve Food Protection Manager Certification Exam is accredited by the American National Standards Institute and the Conference for Food Protection (ANSI-CFP).
Learn more about the policies and procedures required to successfully complete our online proctored exam.
Who should get their food manager certification?
New Mexico regulations specify that it must be "an employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service."
In most cases, food manager certification is earned by owners, executive chefs, and upper-level management.
Even though regulations only require one individual to be certified, restaurants and other food service establishments often require certification as a condition of employment for all their chefs and managers.
What does a food manager do and how can they improve food safety?
Food service managers have a lot on their plate, ensuring the quality of customer service, coordinating operations, managing their team, and handling human resources.
But their food safety responsibilities are important to the safety of customers and the life of the business. Food managers must:
- Understand local food safety regulations
- Design policies and protocols to ensure their establishment's compliance
- Enforce the proper implementation of food safety standards
- Confirming that all food sources and deliveries meet safety standards
- And more
Due to the level of accountability, food managers earn a significantly higher salary than servers and other food employees. According to wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, here is the average amount of money you can expect to make in senior management positions in the New Mexico foodservice industry:
| Job Title | Average Hourly Wage | Average Yearly Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Food Service Manager | $26.70 | $55,530 |
| Chef | $24.14 | $50,220 |
New Mexico-approved food safety manager certification is an important qualification for getting one of these jobs.
Why are food managers in New Mexico required to get ANSI certification?
Foodborne illness is a threat that every state should take seriously, including New Mexico. According to data from the Center for Science in the Public Interest, over a 10-year period (2003-2012), there were a total of 36 foodborne illness outbreaks. And the two most common pathogens found were Salmonella and Clostridium—both preventable with the right food safety protocols in place.
Given a manager's extensive food safety responsibilities, they have the power to prevent foodborne illness outbreaks. Gaining certification through a respected certification program like ANSI-accredited Food Protection Manager program is a way to prove they're qualified to fulfill that role.
These programs meet the highest standards of food safety. The ANSI CFPM program has been endorsed by both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
