Stark State College

Dietary managers, under the direction of a dietitian, assist with nutrition therapy, dietetics, employee management and food safety. Students may earn an associate of science with a concentration in dietary management or a one-year certificate in dietary management. As students you are eligible for the ANFP Pre-Professional membership. Students who complete the certificate and graduate are eligible to take the national certification exam offered by the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals and to join as ANFP Professional Members. Two credentials are earned upon passing the exam – Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) and Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP). Students also earn the nationally recognized certificate of ServSafe Food Protection Certification, accredited by the American National Standards Institute – Conference for Food Protection (CFP).