KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON - Today, Public Health - Seattle & King County announced the 2004 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, 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:

• Burien
  Mondays at 9:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
  Big Brothers Bingo
  225 S. 140th St.
  
  
• 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 85 people for each time period.
  
  
• Shoreline
  Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
  Cascade Bingo
  16325 5th Avenue NE
  
  
• Bellevue - one time per month
  Every 3rd Saturday of each month at 9:00 a.m.
  Factoria Cinemas
  3505 Factoria Blvd. SE

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 90 minutes. Participants are encouraged to arrive 20 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 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