Food Handler Training
Nutrition Care Systems is an approved provider of the Illinois food handler certification program. We provide online or on-site training for the convenience of facility staff.
Who needs Food Handler Training?
- Employees who handle, prepare and dish up food are considered food handlers and will need the required training for certification.
- Someone working in a facility who is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, must have food handler training.
- All food handlers employed in nursing homes, licensed daycare homes and facilities, hospitals, schools, and long-term care facilities must renew their training every three years.
- New employees shall receive training within 30 days of hire.
- Food handler training is not transferable between individuals or employers.
- Food handler training is encouraged but not required for nursing and therapy staff. Unpaid volunteers are not considered food handlers.
*Anyone with a CFPM (Certified Food Protection Manager) certificate is not required to go through the food handler training.
Food Handler Training
Nutrition Care Systems is an approved provider of the Illinois food handler certification program. We provide online or on-site training for the convenience of facility staff.
Who needs Food Handler Training?
- Employees who handle, prepare and dish up food are considered food handlers and will need the required training for certification.
- Someone working in a facility who is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, must have food handler training.
- All food handlers employed in nursing homes, licensed daycare homes and facilities, hospitals, schools, and long-term care facilities must renew their training every three years.
- New employees shall receive training within 30 days of hire.
- Food handler training is not transferable between individuals or employers.
- Food handler training is encouraged but not required for nursing and therapy staff. Unpaid volunteers are not considered food handlers.
*Anyone with a CFPM (Certified Food Protection Manager) certificate is not required to go through the food handler training.
Food Handler Training Course Outline:
- Food borne Illness/Types & Sources of Contamination
- Receiving Food
- Storing Food
- Preparing & Serving Food including Proper Cooking
- Temperatures
- Personal Hygiene and Food Safety
- Cleaning & Sanitizing Equipment and Utensils
- Pest Prevention
Food Handler Training Course Outline:
- Food borne Illness/Types & Sources of Contamination
- Receiving Food
- Storing Food
- Preparing & Serving Food including Proper Cooking
- Temperatures
- Personal Hygiene and Food Safety
- Cleaning & Sanitizing Equipment and Utensils
- Pest Prevention
We offer two training options
ON-SITE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION
Would you like all your existing staff to be trained and receive their food handlers certification at the same time? Would you like to prevent your staff from having to travel to another location to participate in the training and receive their food handlers card? On-site training by a qualified Nutrition Care Systems dietitian may be your best option.
As an approved provider of the Illinois food handler certification program, we offer on-site training for you and your staff.
On-site food handlers certificate classes:
• All of our dietitians are qualified to teach this class
• Pricing is $10.00 per student
• A minimum of 10 students is required to hold the class
• Mileage charges may apply
If you are interested in having us provide an onsite training session, please contact our office to schedule.
Online Food Handlers Certification
Get your food handlers certificate online – take the training from anywhere with an internet connection and whenever most convenient.
Nutrition Care Systems partners with an online program to ensure you have the most flexibility to meet the food handlers certification requirement.
Online food handlers certificate classes:
• 24/7/365 access
• Total approximate time: 1.5 – 2 hours to cover all required information
• Pause & resume your training at any time
• $9.95 one time cost per student
• Students can pay individually with a credit card, or setup a corporate account so your staff doesn’t have to be reimbursed
• Course available in English or Spanish
• Unlimited attempts to take the 40 question test
• Food Handler Certificate and handler card available immediately for download and printing
We offer two training options
ON-SITE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION
Would you like all your existing staff to be trained and receive their food handlers certification at the same time? Would you like to prevent your staff from having to travel to another location to participate in the training and receive their food handlers card? On-site training by a qualified Nutrition Care Systems dietitian may be your best option.
As an approved provider of the Illinois food handler certification program, we offer on-site training for you and your staff.
On-site food handlers certificate classes:
• All of our dietitians are qualified to teach this class
• Pricing is $10.00 per student
• A minimum of 10 students is required to hold the class
• Mileage charges may apply
If you are interested in having us provide an onsite training session, please contact our office to schedule.
Online Food Handlers Certification
Get your food handlers certificate online – take the training from anywhere with an internet connection and whenever most convenient.
Nutrition Care Systems partners with an online program to ensure you have the most flexibility to meet the food handlers certification requirement.
Online food handlers certificate classes:
• 24/7/365 access
• Total approximate time: 1.5 – 2 hours to cover all required information
• Pause & resume your training at any time
• $9.95 one time cost per student
• Students can pay individually with a credit card, or setup a corporate account so your staff doesn’t have to be reimbursed
• Course available in English or Spanish
• Unlimited attempts to take the 40 question test
• Food Handler Certificate and handler card available immediately for download and printing
We offer two training options
ON-SITE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION
Would you like all your existing staff to be trained and receive their food handlers certification at the same time? Would you like to prevent your staff from having to travel to another location to participate in the training and receive their food handlers card? On-site training by a qualified Nutrition Care Systems dietitian may be your best option.
As an approved provider of the Illinois food handler certification program, we offer on-site training for you and your staff.
On-site food handlers certificate classes:
• All of our dietitians are qualified to teach this class
• Pricing is $10.00 per student
• A minimum of 10 students is required to hold the class
• Mileage charges may apply
If you are interested in having us provide an onsite training session, please contact our office to schedule.
Online Food Handlers Certification
Get your food handlers certificate online – take the training from anywhere with an internet connection and whenever most convenient.
Nutrition Care Systems partners with an online program to ensure you have the most flexibility to meet the food handlers certification requirement.
Online food handlers certificate classes:
• 24/7/365 access
• Total approximate time: 1.5 – 2 hours to cover all required information
• Pause & resume your training at any time
• $9.95 one time cost per student
• Students can pay individually with a credit card, or setup a corporate account so your staff doesn’t have to be reimbursed
• Course available in English or Spanish
• Unlimited attempts to take the 40 question test
• Food Handler Certificate and handler card available immediately for download and printing
