Food Safety Training
ServSafe instructor and proctor in South Georgia
ServSafe training, Manager certification support, and exam proctoring based in Baxley, Georgia — scheduled around your kitchen, not a fixed class calendar.
Ryals Management Services LLC provides ServSafe training and Manager certification support — including exam proctoring — from Baxley, Georgia, serving food service operators throughout South Georgia.
Training is scheduled with you directly rather than published as fixed public class dates, so contact us with your team size, location, and target timeline and we will confirm availability.
What we offer
- ServSafe Manager certification support
- ServSafe exam proctoring for individuals and teams
- Food handler training for line and prep staff
- On-site team training at your location
- Multi-location and franchise programs with consistent curriculum
- Health inspection readiness coaching
Who we train
- Independent restaurants and diners
- Food trucks and mobile food units
- Caterers and event kitchens
- Ghost kitchens and commissary operators
- Daycare and school food programs
- Franchise and multi-location groups
Why certification matters in Georgia
Georgia food service establishments are expected to demonstrate certified food safety manager knowledge, and county health departments commonly look for a certified manager on staff. Beyond the inspection score, a trained team is the difference between a preventable violation and a shutdown.
Confirm the exact requirement for your establishment type with your county health department — rules are applied locally and we will not overstate what applies to your specific operation.
What to expect when you work with us
Step 1
Tell us about your team
Team size, roles, location, and whether you need Manager certification, food handler training, or both.
Step 2
We confirm scheduling and pricing
We respond with available dates and a quote. Training can be delivered at your location or arranged with us.
Step 3
Training delivery
Practical instruction built around the standards inspectors actually check — temperature control, cross-contamination, hygiene, storage, cleaning, and documentation.
Step 4
Exam and credential
For Manager certification, we support and proctor the exam. Certification is issued through the official ServSafe program.
Where we work
We are based at 680 S. Main Street, Ste. K, Baxley, GA 31513, and deliver in-person training across Appling County and the surrounding South Georgia region.
Coaching, readiness reviews, and scheduling consultations are available virtually statewide. Hands-on training and proctoring are arranged in person.
Why clients choose RMS
We know the business, not just the exam
Scheduled around your kitchen
Team-wide, not just the manager
Inspection readiness included
- Founded by Vertis L. Ryals · established 2012
- Training, proctoring, and business consulting from one Georgia firm
- Scheduling built around service hours, not a fixed classroom calendar
- Same firm that handles food business formation, tax, and compliance
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find a ServSafe instructor or proctor near Baxley, Georgia?
Ryals Management Services LLC offers ServSafe training and Manager certification support, including exam proctoring, from Baxley, Georgia, serving restaurants and food service operators across South Georgia. Contact us for current availability and scheduling — class dates are arranged around your team rather than posted on a fixed public calendar.
Does Georgia require a certified food safety manager?
Georgia food service rules require certified food safety manager knowledge in food service establishments, and health departments commonly expect a certified manager on staff. The ServSafe Manager credential is the most widely recognized way to meet that expectation. Confirm your specific requirement with your county health department, since enforcement details can vary by establishment type.
What is the difference between ServSafe Food Handler and ServSafe Manager?
Food Handler training covers day-to-day safe practices for line staff — hygiene, cross-contamination, time and temperature control. The Manager certification is a deeper credential for supervisors, earned by passing a proctored exam, and it is the one health departments typically look for at the management level.
Do you proctor the ServSafe exam?
Yes. RMS provides ServSafe Manager certification support including exam proctoring. We can administer the exam for individuals and for teams, and we will confirm the arrangement and requirements with you before scheduling.
Can you train my whole team at my restaurant?
Yes. We deliver team and multi-location training for restaurants, food trucks, caterers, daycare food programs, school cafeterias, and franchise groups. Contact us with your team size and location and we will scope it.
How do I prepare my kitchen for a health inspection?
Start with a certified manager on the floor, current temperature logs, a documented cleaning schedule, correct storage and labeling, and a written corrective-action process. Our restaurant health inspection preparation guide walks through the practical checklist, and our training covers the underlying standards.
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Health inspection prep guide
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All RMS guidance in one place.
Leadership & Training Institute
Workforce and leadership programs.
ServSafe is a registered program of the National Restaurant Association. Certification is issued through the official ServSafe program, not by Ryals Management Services LLC. Food safety requirements are enforced by your county health department; confirm the specific requirements that apply to your establishment.
Ready to talk it through?
Start with a free 20-minute discovery call with Vertis L. Ryals. No obligation — just a clear read on where you stand and what to do next.