Food safety training

Whether you’re opening your first food business, launching a cottage operation, running a pop-up, or managing an established kitchen—food safety is the foundation of a successful food business.

Chef and certified ServSafe instructor Brianna Jones Turner provides food safety training, exam proctoring, and licensing guidance designed for real operators building real businesses.

I’ll help you understand not just what the requirements are, but how to build compliant systems that actually work in day-to-day operations.

Proctoring + Exam — $100
Already studied? Schedule your proctored exam in-person or online.

8-Hour Training + Proctored Exam — $250
A complete instructor-led certification course covering:

• Foodborne illness prevention 
• Time & temperature controls 
• Cross-contamination prevention 
• Cleaning & sanitizing procedures 
• HACCP fundamentals 
• Active managerial control 
• Inspection readiness 
• Real-world operational best practices 

Available online or in-person.

Group Training Available
Groups of 10 or more qualify for discounted rates. Perfect for:

• Restaurants 
• Cafés 
• Caterers 
• Shared kitchens 
• Schools 
• Nonprofits 
• Community food programs

After successfully passing the ServSafe exam:

• Operators within Chicago may apply for the City of Chicago Food Safety Manager License ($52.00) 
• Operators outside Chicago may display their ServSafe certificate as proof of certification (no additional city license required in most Illinois jurisdictions as of 01/01/2018) 

Need help navigating the business side of compliance? I also offer one-on-one advisement for:

• Cottage food licensing 
• Chicago Food Safety Manager licensing 
• Health department readiness 
• SOP development 
• Sanitation logs & documentation 
• Opening checklist support 
• Food business licensing pathways 
• Inspection preparation & corrective action planning 

Whether you’re selling from home, moving into a shared kitchen, or preparing for your first inspection—we’ll build a roadmap together.

Every food employee plays a critical role in protecting public health. While Illinois-approved online food handler courses are widely available, many businesses benefit from training that goes beyond checking a compliance box.

Certified instructor-led food handler training designed to help teams not only meet certification requirements, but build stronger habits, clearer communication, and a culture of accountability in the workplace.

Online Food Handler Certification
Complete an approved online course independently. (Typically starts around $15.)

Instructor-Led Food Handler Training — $50 per person
Available on-site or virtually.

Ideal for:

• Restaurants & cafés 
• Catering teams 
• Bakeries & shared kitchens 
• School and nonprofit food programs 
• New employee onboarding 
• Seasonal team training 

Group pricing available for teams of 10 or more.

In addition to certification requirements, sessions can be tailored to your operation and may include:

• Safe receiving, storage, and prep procedures 
• Cross-contamination prevention 
• Cleaning and sanitation workflows 
• Time & temperature controls 
• Team communication during service 
• Common violations and how to prevent them 
• Inspection readiness and daily accountability practices 

Information on registering a Cottage Food Operation can be found on City of Chicago website. 

Whether you need certification, licensing guidance, or support launching your food business—let’s make sure you’re building on a safe, compliant foundation.