Meet Your Instructor

John McCarthy is a Certified ServSafe Instructor and Registered Proctor serving restaurants, caterers, schools, and food service operations across Upstate New York. With a career built on real-world food safety experience, John brings the classroom to life — teaching the practical habits that keep kitchens compliant, customers safe, and businesses out of trouble with the health department.

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As a Registered Proctor, John doesn't just teach the material — he administers the official ServSafe exams on-site. That means your staff can complete their certification and testing in one session, with no travel, no scheduling headaches, and no downtime for your operation.

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John's approach is simple: no jargon, no wasted time. He focuses on what your team actually needs to know to pass the exam and apply it on the line the very next day. Whether you need one manager certified or your entire staff trained, John delivers clear, engaging, and effective instruction tailored to your business.