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Food Service Exam Prep

Food Service Exam Prep

By: Ran Chen EA CFP®
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 Food Service Exam Prep is a free, daily podcast by OpenExamPrep covering the most in-demand food service certification and licensing exams — including ServSafe Manager, ServSafe Food Handler, ServSafe Alcohol, ServSafe Allergens, NEHA Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM), CFPM, NEHA CP-FS, HACCP, FSMA Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI), TIPS Alcohol Service, Cicerone Certified Beer Server, Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory, ACF Certified Sous Chef and Pastry Culinarian, CFBE, and HSMAI CRME. Each 5-minute episode breaks down one exam topic with concrete kitchen-floor examples, FDA Food Code references, temperature and time-control rules, common exam traps, and memory tricks to help you pass on your first attempt. No fluff, no filler — just the concepts you need to know, explained the way the exam tests them. This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation for everyone — from line cooks and bartenders to managers, chefs, and food safety professionals. For free practice questions, AI-powered explanations, flashcards, and full study guides, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ Subscribe and listen daily — your certification is closer than you think.Copyright 2026 Ran Chen, EA, CFP®
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  • ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 1, How It Differs From the Food Handler Card

    ServSafe Manager Exam Prep 1, How It Differs From the Food Handler Card
    Apr 25 2026

    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The core distinction between the employee-level Food Handler card and the supervisory-level Manager certification. - How the ServSafe Manager exam tests for managerial responsibilities like HACCP, staff training, and regulatory compliance. - The specific structure of the Manager exam: 90 questions (80 scored), a 75% passing threshold, and its ANSI-CFP accreditation. - Why the Manager certification is required for the Person in Charge (PIC) under FDA Food Code § 2-102.20. - Common exam traps, such as choosing a food handler's action instead of a manager's required response in scenario-based questions. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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