All retail food facilities must have at least one person present who has completed a food protection manager training program and passed the exam from an accredited institution.
Food Handler Training
Certified Food Program Manager Certification Online Training and Exam
- This online option satisfies the Certified Food Protection Manager requirement.
- Great entry-level training for food handlers. The Colorado Food Code doesn’t require food handlers to complete a food safety course, but we highly recommend having all staff take this level of training.
Additional Approved Certified Food Protection Manager Trainings
- These companies offer training that satisfies the certified food protection manager requirements.
Food Safety training (offered in English or Spanish) can be scheduled at your facility. An inspector will come to your restaurant and provide a training for your team. Class normally last between 2 to 2.5 hours. Class attendees will receive a food handlers training card. There is a $300 fee for the class.
This class is not accredited and does not count toward the required Certified Food Program Manager Certification. This is the basics of Food Safety.
ServSafe In-Person Certified Food Protection Manager Classes
Food Handler Manuals and Resources
These manuals and resources can help you train staff to handle food safely.
Food Safety Training Checklists
Customizable Training Checklists (Word)
Training Checklists (PDF)
- Food Handler Food Safety Training Checklist
- Lista de verificación de la capacitación sobre la seguridad alimentaria para empleados de alimentos
- 食品處理員之食品安全培訓清單