Does the alternate person in charge need to be a certified food protection manager?
No, the alternate person in charge is not required to be a certified food protection manager. Each establishment is required to employ at least one full-time equivalent certified food protection manager. When the certified person is not present at the establishment, another employee must be designated to be the person in charge. The designated person in charge does not need to be certified, but must be knowledgeable of food safety and have the authority to initiate necessary corrective actions.
