Food Worker Card training and testing schedule for 2005 now available

KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON - Today, Public Health - Seattle & King County announced the 2005 schedule for training and testing sessions for food handlers needing a Food Worker Card. The full schedule is available on the web at: www.metrokc.gov/health/foodsfty/schedule.htm

Regular trainings are available throughout the year each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and two Fridays per month except on federal holidays. Weekend training is available one time per month. The cost of a food worker card is $10.00.

Locations and times for food worker training:

Renton
Mondays at 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Campus Center, Building I, Main Cafeteria, Lower Level
Renton Technical College
3000 NE 4th St., Renton 98056

Downtown Seattle
Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Exchange Building
821 2nd Ave., 3rd Floor, DCHS Board Room
Classes are limited to 80 people for each time period.

Sand Point Magnuson Park in Northeast Seattle
Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. for English, Korean and Russian students
Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. for English, Spanish and Vietnamese students
Wednesdays at 4 p.m. for English, Mandarin, and Cantonese students
Garden Room, Community Activity Center, Building #406
7400 Sand Point Way NE

Bellevue – one time per month
Every 3rd Saturday of each month at 9:00 a.m.
Factoria Cinemas
3505 Factoria Blvd. SE

Woodinville – two days per month
Every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Sammamish Valley Grange
14654 148th Ave. NE

For more information about food worker training and testing at any of our sites, call 206- 296-4791, or visit our web site at www.metrokc.gov/health/foodsfty/foodhandlerscard.htm

What is a Food Worker Card?

The Food Worker Card is a permit to work with food being served to the public. Everyone who works in the food industry by preparing, cooking and/or serving food to the public must have a Food Worker Card. Those successfully completing the training and passing the required test will receive a Food Worker Card.

The training class lasts approximately 90 minutes. Participants are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes early to complete registration materials.

Training materials and tests are available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Tagalog, Mandarin, Cantonese and Russian. Please call or visit our web site for details on availability of training in these languages.

To take the training and test for the Food Worker Card, applicants must:

Be able to read the book and test, and to write out the registration form. If help is needed, the test-taker may bring a friend to assist.

Photo ID is required.

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

Arrive on time. Applicants will not be allowed in after the class has started.

Other important information:

If renewing for a three or five year card, bring in the 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) showing completion of an approved food safety training class within the last two years.

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

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