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.

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.

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
  • Cleaning and Sanitization
  • Pest Control
  • Certification Exam

Cost

  • Free program. 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

The fall session of the program has already started. Our next session is in January 2025. To get alerts about new start dates, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

  • 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

Apply

This session of the food handler certificate training (LBS) has already started. We are no longer taking applications. See our other learning and training programs and follow us for new program dates on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.