Food Handler Certificate (LBS)
Learn to manage food safely
Get a free food handler’s certificate recognized by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC).
For workers and managers
Learn what you need to know about handling food as a worker. If you manage or own a business, you will benefit from learning about HACCP and how it affects your workplace.
Give yourself an advantage
Work in the restaurant, healthcare, childcare, and service industries, and more. If you are in job that involves handling food, you need a food handler certificate.
Get in-depth knowledge in addition to your certificate
Use your time to learn, study, and ask your teacher questions. Plus, you get to test your knowledge as you progress.
Learn 16 topics in detail
- Introduction
- The Importance of Food Safety
- Regulations
- Biological Hazards
- Chemical, Physical and Allergen Hazards
- Personal Hygiene
- The Thermometer
- An Introduction to the Flow of Food
- Purchasing and Receiving
- Storage
- Food Preparation
- Service
- Food Safety Programs
- Facilities and Equipment
- Clean and Sanitized
- Pest Control
- Certification Exam
Cost
Free. There is no cost for getting your food handler certificate. This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.
Date, time, and location
- Classes begin in May and July
- Runs for six weeks
- On Mondays and Tuesdays
- From 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Delivered in-person at 815 Danforth Avenue
Eligibility
You can take part if you:
- have a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- are 18 or older
- have grade 12 or less
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