Food worker card training and testing schedule for 2008

KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON - Today, Public Health - Seattle & King County announced the 2008 schedule for training and testing sessions for food handlers needing a Food Worker Card. The full schedule is available at www.metrokc.gov/health/foodsfty/schedule.htm.

Regular trainings are available throughout the year each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday except on official holidays.

All classes offer materials in English, Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian and Vietnamese. The cost of a food worker card is $10.00.

Locations and times for food worker training:

Downtown Seattle – New location!
Mondays at 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 2:30 p.m.
Seattle Center, Northwest Rooms
305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109
No classes 1/21, 2/18, 5/26, 8/25 or 9/1
Renton --Imperial Bingo Connection – New site!
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
3100 East Valley Road
Renton, WA 98055
No classes 1/1, 1/8, 1/15, or 11/11
Sand Point Magnuson Park in Northeast Seattle
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. for English, Mandarin, and Cantonese
Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. for English, Spanish and Vietnamese
Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. for English, Korean and Russian
7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Garden Room, Community Activity Center, Building #406
Highland Community Center in Bellevue -- 2 days per month (City of Bellevue, Parks and Community Services)
Every 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
14224 Bel Red Road NE
Bellevue, WA 98007
No classes 7/4 or 9/19
Woodinville -- two days per month
Every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Sammamish Valley Grange
14654 148th Ave. NE
Woodinville, WA 98072
No classes 11/28

For more information about food worker training and testing at any of our sites, call 206-296-4791, or visit our website 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 two hours. Participants are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes early to complete registration materials.

Training materials and tests are available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese and Russian. Please call or visit our website 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 website for online bus schedules at: http://transit.metrokc.gov

Providing effective and innovative health and disease prevention services for over 1.8 million residents and visitors of King County, Public Health – Seattle & King County works for safer and healthier communities for everyone, every day.

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