This comprehensive course is designed to equip food handlers, kitchen staff and food service professionals within the non-profit and charitable food program environment with the essential knowledge and skills to ensure food is prepared, stored and served safely.
Upon successful completion of the course and final assessment (achieving a minimum grade of 75%), participants will receive a recognized Food Safety Certification valid for five years.
To register, email us at training@secondharvest.ca to inquire about our next scheduled training date.
Participants will attend lectures and practice activities with a group of students and Second Harvest's instructor. Afterwards, they will be assessed through a close-booked multiple-choice exam. Within 10 business days, test results, digital certificates and wallet cards will be emailed to participants.
Training sessions can be offered at our Second Harvest Office (120 The East Mall, Etobicoke, ON) or at your preferred location.
If you would like to register more than 15 individuals, you may be eligible to host a shared training session on a date and location of your preference.
To be eligible, we require hosts to have:
Any unreserved spots will be open to nearby non-profit organization members within Second Harvest network.
Existing Second Harvest partner (e.g., members of the Delivery & Pick-Up Program and/or Food Rescue App)*
*If cost is a barrier to participation, please let us know. We are committed to providing accommodation where possible.
External non-profit organization not registered in our Second Harvest network
We are committed to providing an inclusive learning environment for all students. If you have a disability or condition that may require accommodation, please inform us during your registration. You will be asked to complete an exam modification request form.
Participants can request refunds 7 days before the training.
If you require another copy of your digital certificate, please contact training@secondharvest.ca with details including first and last name, the email address used for course registration and date of when the course was taken. A service fee of $5 will be charged.
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