Payment - I will accept payment by the Following options:

• You can mail a Check/Cash/Venmo/Money Order/ZELLE to the above address

• Cash is accepted at time of training!

• I also have the Venmo app my username is @Valerie-Johns-7

Valerie Johns, Specialized trainer, ServSafe Certitifed Food Manager’s License , ServSafe Proctor Food and Alcohol, MDH Trainer and Food Handler Certified. Meets the Professional Standards.

My classes are educational and offer training resources that are designed to assist school districts FSA. These training sessions assist and give current ideas on how to meet the challenges of the day to day operations of successful school nutrition programs.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT TO :

Valerie Johns

Rosalyn Apartments

700 American Blvd West

Apartment 522

Bloomington, Minnesota 55420

Cellphone: (952)913-2529

Email Address: sosvjohns13@hotmail.com

Website: www.startingoutsmartbyvalerie.org

Training Location: Rosalyn Apartments

700 American Blvd West

Conference Room

Bloomington, Minnesota 554

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

Topic: Customer Service with A Smile!

Class Fee:$52.00

Class Time: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

4 CEU’S in Key Area 4 (Communications/Marketing) (4000)

It involve listening to customer to understand their concerns or requirements and then providing prompt and effective solutions tailored to their individual needs. DVD Presentation? Tips on becoming a better communicator.

Wednesday, May 13th, 2026

Topic: Healthy Meal Sides and Spices

Class Fee: $52.00

Class Time: 3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

4 CEU’S in Key Area 1 (Nutrition) (1000)

Fight inflammation and chronic disease with high-fiber cruciferous and root veggie sides dishes. This training will cover how to make delicious sides and incorporating spices. Powerpoint and DVD Presentation. Take home a bottle of “Sriracha Sauce”. Sriacha is a popular Thai-Style hot sauce. Its flavor comes from 5 main ingredients. You will learn the 5 spices that make this sauce.

Saturday, May 16th, 2026

Topic: Kitchen Math and Fundamentals

Class Fee: $52.00

Class Time: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

4 CEU’S in Key Area 2 (Operations) (2000)

Kitchen math, also known as culinary math, encompasses the practical application of basic mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, and ratios in cooking and food preparation. Workbook included in this training. Take home a “MeasuringCup and Gadgets”. DVD and Powerpoint presentation.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Topic: 8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 to A Healthier Lifestyle

Class Fee: $52.00

Class Time:3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

4 CEU’S in Key Area 3 (Administration)(3000)

Physical lifestyle exercise encompasses integrating movement into your daily life through various activities that range from moderate to vigorous intensity, such as walking dancing, gardening, swimming, and sports. Come join this training that will be held in the gym at Oxboro Heights Apartments light stretching and walking exercises.

Saturday, May 23rd, 2026

Topic: Give 5-Star Customer Service

Class Fee:$52.00

Class Time:9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

4 CEU’S in Key Area 4 (Communications/Marketing) (4000)

Fully engage with what customers, students, staff and parents say, understanding their points, asking probing questions, and avoid interrupting. DVD and Powerpoint presentation. Some Role playing with other participants.

Wednesday, May 27th, 2026

Topic: Five Keys to Safer Foods!

Class Fee: $52.00

Class Time: 3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

4 CEU’S in Key Area 2 (Operations)

Keep, clean, separate raw and cooked, cook throughly, keep food at safe temperatures, and use safe water and raw materials.The principles of hazard analysis and critical control points, food contamination types and prevention, and food borne illness prevention for vulnerable populations. Handouts and charts on food borne illness.

Saturday, May 30th, 2026

Topic: Make it A Mocktail

Class Fee: $52.00

Class Time: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

4 CEU’S in Key Area 1 (Nutrition) (1000)

Cut the alcohol but not the flavor when you fill your cocktail glass with healing ingredients like antioxidant-rich fruits, fresh herbs, and sparkling soda. Make 2 yummy drinks !!! Cherry Lime Rickey and a Blackberry Limeade.

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026

Topic: Resolve issues in One Reply

Class Fee: $52.00

Class Time:3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

4 CEU’S in Key Area 3 (Administration) (3000)

To resolve issues in “One Reply” particularly in customer service or email communication, focus on providing a comprehensive solution, acknowledging the issue, explaining actions taken, and offering further assistance if needed, all within a single, well crafted response!.

Saturday, June 6th, 2026

Topic: What is Customer Service!

Class Fee: $52.00

Class Time: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

4 CEU’S in Key Area 4 (Communications/Marketing) (4000)

Customer service refers to the assistance an organization offers to its customers before or after they buy or use products or services.Good customer service helps everyone have an easy and enjoyable experience in your school feeding programs.

** I WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN TO MEET YOUR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS!!!!!

Optional classes available upon request.

Contact Valerie at (952) 913-2529 if you would like individualized class, group or you can request a specialized class that is not listed on this calendar of training events!