Public Health – Seattle & King County announced the 2010 schedule for classes for food handlers needing a Food Worker Card.

Classes consist of training and tests. Classes are held throughout the year Monday through Friday except on federal holidays. All sessions offer materials in English, Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian and Vietnamese. The cost of a food worker card is $10.

For more information about food worker training and testing at any of our sites, call 206-296-4791, or visit our Web site.

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.

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 cash to pay for the Food Worker’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.