food safety training

Food Safety Training Course is required to be completed by 25% of food handlers (wait staff, bartenders, cooks, deli workers and dishwashers) on duty at any given time. The course covers the basics of safe food handling, dangers of food borne illness, personal health & hygiene, and temperature control. The course will cover all aspects of safe food handling in order to comply with the requirements of the Missouri Food Code.


Onsite Food Safety Training

  • Available for groups of 10 or more
  • 2-hour session, $10 per person
  • Certification valid for 2 years

Schedule Training: Call 660-747-6121 ext. 258 or email tklassen@johnsoncountyhealth.org


Online Food Safety Training Course

Online Food Safety Training Courses are now available for Food Handlers and Managers. The Food Handler course is available in English, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, and Mandarin.


  • Basic Food Handler Training and Exam – $20.99
  • Manager Certification:
  • Training & Exam - $86 (does not include Proctor Fee)
  • Training only - $70
  • Exam only – $28.00 (does not include Proctor Fee)


Statefoodsafety.com Food Handler Permit Online Course
Statefoodsafety.com Food Protection Manager Certification Training Course


ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Examination Proctoring

In addition to the Basic Food Safety Training Course, we also offer the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Examination Proctoring. This is a nationally accredited course required by many restaurants prior to promotion to a management position. Participants must read the textbook ServSafe® Manager 7th Edition thoroughly prior to class. This is the proctoring only. No class will be conducted.


Fee: $50.00 Exam Proctoring


For any questions or concerns about food safety training, please contact Environmental Health directly at (660) 747-6121, ext. 258.

A woman is handing a plate of food to a girl at a food truck.