The National Restaurant Association has issued ServSafe COVID-19 Precautions, a free, on-demand video series which provides an overview of the key actions that provide operators and staff the tools to reduce risk of transmission, apply new sanitation and disinfecting practices, and recognize new social distancing while reopening, providing delivery, or during takeout operations. English and Spanish versions are available.

ServSafe Reopening Guidance: COVID-19 Precautions

This training video features:

  • Knowing the symptoms of COVID-19 
  • Preventing the spread 
  • Recognizing actions to reduce employee and guest risk 
  • Keeping guests and employees safe
  • Guidelines for face coverings, hand washing, hand sanitizer use, and food handling
  • Guidelines for cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting 
  • Changes to maintain social distancing

ServSafe Reopening Guidance: Takeout

This training video features:

  • An overview of coronavirus, symptoms of COVID-19, and details about its transmission
  • Review of five-step handwashing process
  • Respiratory hygiene practices to reduce the spread of the virus
  • Keeping guests safe through heightened cleaning and sanitizing
  • Guidelines for single-use gloves
  • Packaging considerations for takeout and/or curbside pickup
  • Guest contact precautions during takeout

ServSafe Delivery:  COVID-19 Precautions

This training video features:

  • An overview of coronavirus, symptoms of COVID-19, and details about its transmission
  • Review of five-step handwashing process,
  • Respiratory hygiene practices to reduce the spread of the virus
  • Packaging best practices to reduce risks of exposure of COVID-19 and food contamination during delivery
  • Cleaning and sanitizing considerations for delivery, including attention to coolers, insulated bags, and surfaces in vehicles
  • Precautions and hygiene recommendations for workers regarding surface contacts during deliveries

Upon completion of each training video, you will receive a Record of Training PDF with your name on it.  Please note you must use a unique email and not a shared company email address.

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