Certified Food Handler Training Program

Learn Safe Food Handling

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 WINNIPEG          9:00AM-4:30PM STEINBACH         9:30AM-4:30PM PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE

Sign-In at 8:00AM WINNIPEG       Sign-In at 8:30AM STEINBACH      Sign-In at 9:00AM PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE

  • INCLUDES WORKBOOK AND EXAM ON DAY OF COURSE
  • PHOTO ID REQUIRED
  • NO WALK-INS
  • PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
  • LUNCH NOT INCLUDED

2024

  • Mon. March 25 Pat Porter Active Living Centre STEINBACH 9:00AM-4:00PM
    10 Chrysler Gate, Steinbach, MB
  • Tues. Apr 16 Holiday Inn WINNIPEG SOUTH 8:30AM-4:30PM
    1330 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, MB
  • Mon. April 22 Pat Porter Active Living Centre STEINBACH 9:00AM-4:00PM
    10 Chrysler Gate, Steinbach, MB
  • Mon. May 27 Pat Porter Active Living Centre STEINBACH 9:00AM-4:00PM
    10 Chrysler Gate, Steinbach, MB
  • Thurs. May 30 Provincial Building PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE 9:30AM-4:30PM
    117-25 Tupper Street N, Portage la Prairie, MB
  • Tues. Jun 11 Holiday Inn WINNIPEG SOUTH 8:30AM-4:30PM
    1330 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, MB



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

2024

  • Thurs. Apr 18 Best Western WINNIPEG AIRPORT
    1715 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
  • Thurs. May 16 Best Western WINNIPEG AIRPORT
    1715 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
  • Thurs. June 13 Best Western WINNIPEG EAST
    900 Regent Avenue West, 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
(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
   
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
For more information, please email foodsafe@gov.mb.ca.