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Our FOODSAFE Level 1 course is a fun, interactive, and stress-free training program designed for frontline food service workers. This course is essential for anyone working in the food industry, including cooks, servers, bussers, dishwashers, and deli workers.

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FoodSafe Level 1

FoodSafe Level 1

Our FOODSAFE Level 1 course is a fun, interactive, and stress-free training program designed for frontline food service workers. This course is essential for anyone working in the food industry, including cooks, servers, bussers, dishwashers, and deli workers.

Course Overview – FOODSAFE Level 1

The FOODSAFE Level 1 course teaches the fundamentals of safe food handling to prevent foodborne illnesses and ensure a clean, compliant work environment. Participants will learn best practices for receiving, storing, preparing, and serving food, as well as proper cleaning and sanitizing techniques.

This course meets the regulatory requirements outlined in the BC Health Act: Food Premises Regulation, which requires that every food service establishment operator—and at least one employee per shift—hold a valid FOODSAFE Level 1 certification or an equivalent certificate.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Foodborne Illness Prevention: Learn how to prevent the spread of foodborne diseases by understanding the causes and handling food safely.
  • Receiving and Storing Food: Discover proper procedures for receiving, inspecting, and storing food to maintain freshness and safety.
  • Food Preparation: Learn safe preparation techniques to reduce cross-contamination and maintain food quality.
  • Serving Food Safely: Understand how to serve food in a hygienic manner to protect customers.
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing: Learn how to properly clean and sanitize food service areas, utensils, and equipment to meet health standards.

 

Why Choose This Course?

  • Essential Certification: Meets BC Health Act regulations for food service establishments.
  • Practical and Engaging: Interactive, hands-on learning designed to make food safety training approachable and memorable.
  • Wide Industry Application: Suitable for all frontline food service roles, including kitchen and waitstaff.
  • Recognized Certification: Earn a FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate, valid across BC.

 

Course Duration:

  • Full Course: 8 hours (In-Person)

 

Important Note:

This course is required for anyone working in a food service role in BC. Participants will receive their official FOODSAFE Level 1 certification upon successful completion.

Full Course Length 8 hours Register Now

Course Details

Topics Covered

FOODSAFE Level 1 includes:

  • Foodborne Illness
  • Receiving and Storing Food
  • Preparing Food
  • Serving Food
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing

FAQs

Can you do food safe online?

Yes, while we do regularly offer Foosafe Level 1 and Level 2 in our classrooms, we also offer an online Food Handler Training course which is recognized by the province of BC as an acceptable equivalent to Foodsafe Level 1. Here is a link: https://www.alertfirstaid.com/courses/first-aid-courses/basics

Does Food Safe Level 1 expire?

Yes. Foodsafe Level 1 expires every 5 years, so you will need to retake the course every 5 years to maintain your certification.

How do I get a food safe certificate in BC?

You can take a course from a certified provider, or you can complete a certified online course. At Alert First Aid we offer public Foodsafe Level 1 and 2 courses in both Vancouver and Victoria, and if you have a group that needs to be certified, this can be arranged too. We also offer an online Food Handler Training course that is a recognized equivalent to Foodsafe Level 1 in BC here: https://www.alertfirstaid.com/courses/first-aid-courses/basics

Certification

You will receive a temporary certificate at the end of the course valid for 90 days. Permanent certificates will follow by mail to the mailing address given on your registration form a few weeks after your course. Certificates are valid for 5 years.

Training Schedules & Locations
VictoriaVictoria - Downtown BurnabyBurnaby VancouverVancouver

Materials

First Aid Course Materials for FoodSafe Level 1

The FOODSAFE Level 1 course includes the following materials:

  • FOODSAFE Level 1 Training Guide (hard copy)

 

Resources

Web Links to Real Cases of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks FOODSAFE Course Resources used in our Foodsafe Level 1 Classes: The Foodborne Illness Report FOODSAFE Course Resources used in our Foodsafe Level 1 Classes: The Food Safety Plan Reference Chart FOODSAFE Course Resources used in our Foodsafe Level 1 Classes: Food Cooling Chart

Who should take this course?

  • Food service establishment operators and front line food service workers
  • cooks
  • servers
  • bussers
  • dishwashers
  • deli workers

Looking for a group class?

If you have a group of people and would like us to come to you to teach a
FoodSafe Level 1 course, we offer this course in the following locations:

Victoria | Langford | Esquimalt | Sooke | Cobble Hill | Mill Bay | Duncan | Lake Cowichan | Cedar | Ladysmith | Nanaimo | Parksville | Qualicum Beach | Port Alberni | Coombs | Parksville | Campbell River | Saltspring Island | Pender Island | Powell River | Gabriola Isand | Burnaby | Coquitlam | Delta | Langley | Maple Ridge | New Westminster | North Vancouver | Pitt Meadows | Port Moody | Richmond | Surrey | Vancouver | West Vancouver | White Rock | Langley |

Give us a call at 1.866.282.5378, or send us an email at to arrange a group course.

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