Special Food Worker Training/Testing offered in North Bend on February 27, 2004

KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON - Public Health - Seattle & King County will be conducting training and testing of food workers on Friday, February 27th at 3:00 p.m. at Mount Si Senior Center in North Bend. Those successfully completing the training and passing the required test will receive a Food Worker Card. The Food Worker Card is a permit to work with food being served to the public. All people who work in the food industry by preparing, cooking and/or serving food to the public must have a Food Worker Card.

This class lasts approximately 90 minutes. Training materials are available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese and Russian. Participants are encouraged to arrive 20 minutes early to complete registration materials. The Mount Si Senior Center is located at 411 Main Avenue South in North Bend. For directions, call (425) 888-3434.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PARTICIPATE? You must be able to read the book and test, and to write out your registration from. If you need help, you may bring a friend to help you during the training and the test.

Bring ID. Photo ID is preferred.

Bring $10.00 cash to pay for your Food Handler's Card.

If you are renewing for a three or five year card, bring in your old card (or a copy) that expired less than 30 days ago, or will expire within the next 60 days.

For a five year card, bring in proof (certificate or card) that you have completed an approved food safety training class within the last two years.

For bus information call METRO at 206-553-3000 or visit their website for online bus schedules at: http://transit.metrokc.gov

For information on other locations for training and testing, please call (206) 296-4791. Alternatively, you can visit the food worker card page at the Public Health Food Safety Website: www.metrokc.gov/health/foodsfty/foodhandlerscard.htm

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