Vancouver FoodSafe Level 1
A fun and stress-free food handling course for front line food service workers in Vancouver.
The Vancouver FOODSAFE Level 1 course is a must for anyone working in the food service industry. This is an interactive course designed for all front line food service workers - including cooks, servers, bussers, dishwashers and deli workers. Topics covered include foodborne illness, receiving and storing food, preparing food, serving food, cleaning and sanitizing.
This FOODSAFE course meets the regulatory requirements for food workers in BC. The BC Health Act: Food Premises Regulation states that every operator of a food service establishment, and at least one employee on every shift, must hold a FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate, or a certificate from a course recognized as equivalent to FOODSAFE.
To help slow the spread of COVID-19 in British Columbia, masks will be required for the duration of the course. You can find our full COVID-19 Safety Plan in the Resources section.
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 FoodSafe 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
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
Materials
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 ChartWhere to find us:
Visit our Vancouver training courses here.
Vancouver (3316 Kingsway, Unit #209)
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:
Vancouver | Burnaby | New Westminster | Port Moody | Port Coquitlam | Coquitlam | Richmond | North Vancouver
Give us a call at 1.866.282.5378, or send us an email at grouptraining@alertfirstaid.com to arrange a group course.