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Responsible Training has partnered with the Harris County Public Health to provide a quality training program designed to teach you everything you need to know about working in the food industry. This training program can be completed in person or online. Whether you work in a restaurant, food truck, food bank, grocery or convenience store, our Food Safety Program will prepare you to do your job safely and effectively. This program is available in English and Spanish.

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FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD MANAGER TRAINING

ALCOHOL - TABC TRAINING

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Depending on your state, the entire course can be taken in a matter of hours.

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What these courses cover

Completing a Food Handler Safety Course with Responsible Training will help prepare you for a job in the foodservice industry. In most jurisdictions, food safety training is required. Our course consists of six interactive lessons followed by a short quiz to gauge your understanding of the content. In order to receive your certificate, you must pass the 40-question final exam with a minimum score of 70%.

Preventing foodborne illness is one of the biggest challenges for foodservice workers in establishments that serve food to the public. This training program will teach you the best way to prevent it through proper handling, preparation, and storage of food.

Maintaining proper hygiene in a food establishment may seem like a no-brainer, but poor employee hygiene is one of the leading causes of foodborne illness. Knowing how to clean yourself and your establishment will help keep you and your customers safe.

Your customers are your lifeblood when it comes to businesses that prepare and serve food to the public. Understanding how contamination occurs and the best practices for keeping the public safe will empower you to perform your job with confidence.

Course FAQ

how long do i have to complete the training?

Once purchased, you will have as much time as you need to access the training. Once you have logged in and started training you will also have as much time as you need to complete the training. Each exam will have a limited amount of time to complete once you have started the exam, typically 2 hours.

Can i work through the training on my phone?

Yes, you can work through any of our training courses we offer on your phone. Additionally, most of our exams can also be completed on your phone. If you experience any issues while accessing training on your phone, please contact 512-996-0909.

Are there any prerequisites to take the course?

No, none of our courses require any prerequisite steps or knowledge to get started. Our programs our designed to teach you all the knowledge needed to take and pass the exam at the end. If you are new to the industry, we strongly recommend taking the entire course and each quiz before attempting the final exam.