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
WINNIPEG 8:30AM-4:30PM **Sign-In at 8:00AM
STEINBACH 9:00AM-4:30PM **Sign-In at 8:30AM
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE 9:00AM-4:30PM **Sign-In at 8:30AM
- INCLUDES WORKBOOK AND EXAM ON DAY OF COURSE
- PHOTO ID REQUIRED
- NO WALK-INS
- PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
- LUNCH NOT INCLUDED
2025
- Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Canad Inns Polo Park
1405 St. Matthews Avenue, Winnipeg, MB - Thursday, October 16, 2025
Pat Porter Active Living Centre
10 Chrysler Gate, Steinbach, MB - Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Provincial Building
117-25 Tupper Street N, Portage la Prairie, MB - Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Canad Inns Polo Park
1405 St. Matthews Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
Challenge Exam
Exam 9:00AM-11:00AM
Sign-In at 8:45AM
- WORKBOOK CAN BE PURCHASED SEPARETLY IF REQUIRED
- PHOTO ID REQUIRED
- NO WALK-INS
- PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
- LUNCH NOT INCLUDED
2025
- Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Canad Inns Polo Park
1405 St. Matthews Avenue, Winnipeg, MB - Thursday, November 6, 2025
Canad Inns Polo Park
1405 St. Matthews Avenue, Winnipeg, MB - Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Canad Inns Polo Park
1405 St. Matthews Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
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 (Price includes Workbook and Exam on day of Course) |
WINNIPEG $93.00 STEINBACH $60.00 PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE $60.00 |
| Challenge Exam (Workbook can be purchased separately if required) |
$36.00 |
| 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, and Cheque. Payment is required to guarantee a spot in a 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.
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
