Food Safe Courses in Kelowna

The British Columbia Health Authorities in Kelowna are very strict when it comes to food safety training. With the burden of foodborne illness continually growing, it becomes imperative for food establishments to meet the requirements of the public health acts in the province.Food Safe Courses in Kelowna is a collective program in the British Columbia, where food service workers can train in work and food safety. We at Kelowna First Aid offer high quality food safety courses for a fraction of the costs at other providers. We have two levels of FOODSAFE training and refresher classes available through the week at various schedules, to make sure all students are able to enroll.

How to Register for Food Safe Training in Kelowna

To register for food safe level 1 or level 2 course in Kelowna use the following details:

• Website: http://firstaidkelowna.ca
• Telephone: 1 250-277-1944
• Address: 301 – 1634 Harvey Ave, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 6G2

On-line and in classroom courses are available throughout the week.

Food Safe Courses in Kelowna

In Kelowna (and throughout British Columbia), food safety training courses are collectively called FOODSAFE classes. FOODSAFE training is offered in two levels, the first for front-line service workers and the second for management staff. FOODSAFE classes focus on the proper skills and concepts in food safety – covering storage, preparation, service, and work safety.

• Level 1 is skill-oriented, because it is targeted towards members of the staff who handle food directly (front-line workers). It runs for 8 hours and costs $110.
• Level 2 is planning-oriented, because it is targeted towards members of the staff who are responsible for management (owners, managers, etc.). It runs for 12 hours and costs $165.

Both levels are available in the following set-ups: classroom, online (through a virtual classroom), and by correspondence. Training in FOODSAFE by correspondence costs cheaper ($85), because it doesn’t involve typical classroom training. It is ideal for students who are working and do not have time for regular classes, since training by correspondence is completed at your own pace in six months; additional two months available at an additional cost of $25.

What is foodborne illness?

The reason for taking food safety training is to prevent incidences of foodborne illness. Foodborne illness is also known as foodborne infection and, more popularly, food poisoning. It is caused by taking in microorganisms that cause gastrointestinal problems. These microorganisms inhabit food that is not prepared, stored, or served safely. Poor handling can also cause food to be contaminated with dangerous chemicals that manifest as GI problems as well.

Did You Know? 

Food safety at home

The home kitchen is a personal space where you store, prepare, and cook your food. It is also one of the easily overlooked places, and can become the breeding ground for dangerous bacteria if not cleaned everyday. Chemicals from cleaning supplies can even find themselves on your kitchen counters and cause food contamination. It is very important to practice food safety to prevent yourself and your family from getting a foodborne illnesses from these substances.

• Cook meat, poultry, and eggs well. Make sure your food is not raw after cooking.
• Avoid cross-contamination by immediately washing cooking and eating utensils that have touched raw food. Do not use unclean utensils with cooked food.
• Remember to refrigerate leftover food or raw food that was just bought (and will not be cooked yet).
• Wash all produce – that means fruits and vegetables.

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