Food Handler Training &
Certification Course
Foodborne illness, more commonly known as food poisoning, is a risk to the
public and can seriously damage the reputation of your establishment.
Whether it is by word-of-mouth from one upset customer or an outbreak
involving many people, foodborne illness can ruin your business. The best
way to prevent foodborne illness is through education. The Food Handler
Training and Certification Course will provide you and your staff with the
knowledge needed to handle food safely and prevent foodborne illness.
This course is essential for anyone who prepares and serves food to the
public. In 2012 and 2013, the County and City of Peterborough (respectively)
passed by-laws requiring mandatory food handler certification. These bylaws require all high and moderate-risk food premises within the County
and City of Peterborough to have at least one Certified Food Handler
working in a supervisory capacity present at all times of operation.
The topics covered in the Food Handler Training and Certification
Course include:
 food safety legislation and the role of the health unit;
 foodborne Illness and food safety hazards;
 safe food handling processes and techniques, with an
emphasis on temperature control;
 food handler hygiene, and
 cleaning, sanitizing, and facility maintenance.
This course concludes with an exam. Successful participants will receive a certificate in Safe
Food Handling which is valid throughout the province of Ontario for five (5) years.
There’s going to be a course in your area!
Agilec
863 Chemong Rd, Unit 20A, Peterborough, ON
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Register by calling Sue at (705) 740-2577 Ext. 5211