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
