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Certified Food Handler

The Certified Food Handler requirement is mandated by California State law for all retail food operations (restaurants, cafes, markets, mobile carts, etc.), and is enforced by local health departments.  Each one-day class prepares you to take the examination needed to certify or recertify you as a licensed food handler.

The exam for this course is administered during the last two hours of class through the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals at http://www.nrfsp.com; the exam fee is $30 and will be charged upon registration.

Numerous sources of food handler information are available and students taking the exam are expected to familiarize themselves with food safety concepts prior to attending class to help you prepare for the exam. A study guide developed specifically for this class pay be purchased directly from the course instructor Gevork Kazanchyan; it may be made available for immediate printing/download (purchased for $15) via request through the instructor. Email the instructor requesting the access link at gev.kaz@gmail.com.

The next class will be Saturday, November 21, 2009 8:00am-5:00pm.

Tuition: $69.00

Exam Fee: $30

Total:$99.00

Register online at http://www.canyons.communityext.net/ or simply fill out an application and fax or mail it in to the Community Education office.

For more information about this class please see our CA Certified Food Handler site or call our office at (661)362-3300

 

 

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