Industry Education

Food Manager Certification

The Wisconsin Department of Health mandates that at least one person in each establishment must be certified by the state as a food manager within 90 days of opening a new or existing restaurant. The only exceptions are Portage and Kenosha counties, where certification must occur before opening for business. Certification is accomplished by passing an exam on safe food-handling practices.

The TLW is one of a few groups to offer instructional classes. Our experienced instructors have taught over 37,000 hospitality employees over the last 27 years. They are people from the industry who know what to teach and how to teach it. The information covered allows participants to learn the proper techniques for handling food in a safe and convenient manner. With constant flux in the food industry, our instructors also review all changes to the Food Code to keep food-handlers up to date.

Certified food managers must take the written exam every five years after initial completion of the program. When the certified person is not on premise, the person in charge must demonstrate the same knowledge. Establishments that have five or fewer cooks or food-handlers across the entire staff may qualify for the small operator’s permit under Wisconsin licensure of Food Safety Training for Small Operators.

Due to a change in 2019, certified food managers no longer have a 30-day grace period after the expiration of their license or certificate. It is the responsibility of the license holder to get the proper certification in the mandated time.

For the protection of your customers and your business, the TLW is proud to offer this certification with over 100 classes a year throughout the state. Visit tlwstore.org to register, or if you have questions about the food safety certification, call the TLW Food Safety Hotline at (608) 296-9226.

Getting an Education

Bartending Courses

Online TIPS Bartender Training Course

The TIPS on-premise training course is an online program designed to teach those who sell and serve alcohol ways to prevent intoxication, drunk driving and underage drinking. This two- to three-hour online course addresses concerns specific to restaurants, hotels, bars, nightclubs, banquets, private parties and other onpremise liquor license holders that serve alcohol by the drink. eTIPS certification is valid for three years.

Online 360 Training Bartender Course

With 360training.com, you can take your bartending certification training and exam anytime and anywhere you have an internet connection. The Wisconsin Responsible Beverage Server Training is a four-hour interactive e-learning course that teaches students how to responsibly sell and serve alcoholic beverages in Wisconsin. This certification is good for three years.

For more information about both courses, visit tlw.org/education/ bartenders.

Food Manager Certification

The National Registry of Food Safety Professionals, approved by the Department of Health and Family Services, approves the TLW's instructors and provides us with state-approved exams for our classes. We provide certification and education classes that are available at several locations throughout the state. Our certifications are valid for five years. For more information, visit tlw.org/ education/restaurant-managerscertification-class.

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