Certified Food Handler Training Program
Please DOWNLOAD and COMPLETE the Registration Form to register for a course. Please email your completed form to foodsafe@gov.mb.ca. You may also take the course through one of our approved private contractors.
Who should attend?
- All owners, managers and supervisors of food service establishments.
- All food service personnel who are responsible for the receiving, preparing and serving of food.
Note:
- In accordance with the City of Winnipeg Food Service Bylaw: No person shall operate a food service establishment unless the person in charge has successfully completed the Certified Food Handler Training program.
- Food Service Establishments with less than 5 Food Handlers must have a person on staff who has successfully completed the Certified Food Handler Training program.
- Food Service Establishments with more than 5 Food Handlers working at any one time must have a person who has successfully completed the Certified Food Handler Training Program ON DUTY at all times.
Full-Day Course
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Sign-In at 8:00AM
- INCLUDES WORKBOOK AND EXAM ON DAY OF COURSE
- PHOTO ID REQUIRED
- NO WALK-INS
- PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
- LUNCH NOT INCLUDED
2023
- Tues. Oct 17 Holiday Inn WINNIPEG SOUTH
1330 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, MB - Tues. Dec 12 Holiday Inn WINNIPEG SOUTH
1330 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, MB
2024 - TBA
Challenge Exam
Exam BEGINS at 9:00AM
Sign-In at 8:45AM
- WORKBOOK CAN BE PURCHASED SEPARETLY IF REQUIRED
- PHOTO ID REQUIRED
- NO WALK-INS
- PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
- LUNCH NOT INCLUDED
2023
- Thurs. Sep 14 Best Western WINNIPEG AIRPORT
1715 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg, MB - Thurs. Oct 19 Best Western WINNIPEG EAST
900 Regent Avenue West, Winnipeg, MB - Thurs. Nov 16 Best Western WINNIPEG EAST
900 Regent Avenue West, Winnipeg, MB - Thurs. Dec 14 Best Western WINNIPEG EAST
900 Regent Avenue West, Winnipeg, MB
2024 - TBA
Customized Courses
If you require an alternate date or time for a Food Handler’s Class, please see our list of approved private contractors associated with the Manitoba Health Food Handler Certification Program.
Fees and Registration
Fees (includes GST)
Course Registration Fee (Includes Workbook and Exam on day of Course) |
$93.00 |
Challenge Exam (Workbook can be purchased separately if required) |
$36.00 |
Certificate Replacement (Only if still valid; issued within five years) |
$6.00 |
Food Safe Workbook Only (Languages available: English, Chinese, Punjabi, Korean, Arabic and French) |
$20.00 |
All prices include GST.
Manitoba Health accepts the following as form of payment: MasterCard, Visa, Debit/Interac, Cash, and Cheque.
The Food Handler Training Course has limited seating and thus is filled on a first come first serve basis (payment required to guarantee a spot in class).
REGISTRATION POLICY: No registrations accepted within 24 hours of scheduled course or challenge exam date.
REFUND POLICY: No refunds within 24 hours of scheduled course or challenge exam date. No-Shows will not be refunded or rescheduled.
To register, please download and complete the Certified Food Handler Training Program Registration Form and return with payment information by email to foodsafe@gov.mb.ca.
Phone-in registration will ONLY be accepted with a credit card payment at 204-945-3705 (toll free 1-855-236-1566).
Mail-in registration will ONLY be accepted with payment by cheque or credit card.
Course Outline
Microbiology
- Basic introduction to food microbiology
Foodborne Illness
- Common foodborne illnesses, their causes and preventative measures
Health and Hygiene
- Proper personal hygienic practices and good health
Serving and Dispensing
- Proper techniques for food service and display
Food Protection
- Safe food preparation and handling procedures
Receiving and Storage
- Factors involved in receiving and storing food
Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Correct dishwashing facilities, techniques, approved sanitizers and proper utensil storage