FOODSAFE Level 1 | Punjabi/English
Learn the essentials to handle food safely at work: foodborne illness, receiving and storage, prep and service, cleaning and sanitizing—taught in Punjabi and English.
Learn the essentials to handle food safely at work.
Topics include foodborne illness, receiving and storage, prep and service, cleaning and sanitizing—taught in Punjabi and English.
FOODSAFE Level 1 Course
This one-day, in-person course teaches practical food safety for kitchens, cafés, grocery/retail, and catering. You’ll learn how contamination happens and how to prevent it—from receiving and storing food to cooking, cooling, reheating, and serving. We cover personal hygiene, cross-contamination control, temperature danger zones, allergen awareness, and proper cleaning/sanitizing. Instruction is delivered bilingually (Punjabi and English), with simple examples and workplace scenarios so you can apply the steps immediately.
Course Duration
1 Day
Course Fee (CAD)
$79
Certificate & Program Information
FOODSAFE Level 1 is a British Columbia food safety program. Official FOODSAFE guidance describes classroom delivery as 7–8 hours and certificate validity as five years. Confirm your employer’s required credential and ask our team about the next class, assessment and certificate arrangements. Program information checked September 22, 2026.
Requirements for Certification
- Government-issued photo ID on course day
- Full attendance and participation in all lessons and activities
- Successful completion of the program’s assessment (written (MCQ) knowledge test)
Course & assessment information
- Format: written multiple-choice knowledge test at the end of the class
- Topics assessed: foodborne illness and prevention; personal hygiene and handwashing; time–temperature control; receiving, storage, thawing, cooking, cooling, reheating; cross-contamination and allergens; cleaning, sanitizing, and dishwashing; pest and waste control; workplace safety basics
CAREER OUTCOME
- Meets common training expectations for entry-level food handlers in restaurants, cafés, grocery/retail delis, catering, and institutional kitchens (subject to employer/health authority requirements)
- Builds confidence to maintain safe food handling practices and pass health inspections
- Strengthens your resume for kitchen, front-of-house, and retail food roles
FAQs
FOODSAFE Level 1 is widely recognized in BC by local health authorities and employers for many food handling roles. Always confirm your workplace requirements.
Instruction is offered in Punjabi and English. Request your preferred workbook and assessment language when enquiring, so the team can confirm arrangements and any additional cost before your class. FOODSAFE asks learners to arrange non-English materials in advance.
No. The course is designed for new and current food handlers, supervisors, and anyone who handles food at work.
Before you register
- Ask for the next course date, complete day schedule and certificate arrangements.
- Request your preferred workbook and assessment language in advance, and confirm materials, assessment and any additional charges.
Ask about FOODSAFE Level 1 or call 604.594.7600.