Food Handler Training

Call 986-2234 if interested in the Cantonese Food Handler Course.

In accordance with the City of Winnipeg Food Service By-law:

• 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 five (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 five (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

Who should attend?

• All owners, managers and supervisors of food service establishments
  
• All food service personnel who are resoponsible for the receiving, preparing and serving of food.

Course Outline

Microbiology - basic introduction to food microbiology
Foodborne Illness - common foodborne illnesses, their causes and preventative methods
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 sanitizer and proper utensil storage

COURSE SCHEDULE
Location: Canad Inns Polo Park - 1405 St. Matthews

DAY COURSE- 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

CHALLENGE EXAM - 9:00 AM - Photo ID required

Location: Cindy Klassen Recreation Centre - 999 Sargent Avenue

Fees and Registration:

Fees (includes GST)

Course Registration Fee $83.00
Challenge Exam $36.00
Rescheduling $6.00
Cancelation Fee $6.00
Certificate Replacement $6.00
English Food Safe Manual $13.00
Chinese Food Safe Manual$13.00
Punjabi Food Safe Manual $13.00
Korean Food Safe Manual$13.00

No payments can be received after 4:00 pm.

Cheques payable to the City of Winnipeg
(City of Winnipeg Returned Payment Items fee - $25.00)

Refund Policy:

NO Refunds without 24 Hours Notice

Registration Process:

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). There is no cut off date however, the course usually fills well in advance of the course date so we recommend registering early.

Phone in registration is only accepted with a credit card payment.

In person or mail-in registration will be accepted at 18- 30 Fort Street with payment by credit card, interac, cheque or cash.

To register, download and complete the Certified Food Handler Training Program Registration Form and return in person or by mail (with payment) to:

City of Winnipeg
18-30 Fort St.
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 4X3

Make cheques payable to The City of Winnipeg