Food-card classes offered in Renton

January 21, 2010 2:09 pm

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

The locations for the classes include one in Renton, at the Imperial Bingo Connection.

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.

The full schedule is available at www.kingcounty.gov/health/foodworker.

Locations and times for food worker training near Renton include:

  • Mondays in downtown Seattle – Seattle Center

    Classes at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

    Seattle Center, Northwest Rooms

    305 Harrison St., Seattle

    No class Feb. 15, May 31, July 5, or Sept. 6

  • Tuesdays in Renton – Imperial Bingo Connection

    Classes at 9:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m.

    3100 East Valley Highway, Renton

  • Fridays in Bellevue – Highland Community Center

    Classes at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

14224 Bel-Red Road N.E., Bellevue

No classes Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Nov. 26, Dec. 24 or Dec. 31

For more information about food worker training and testing at any site, call 206-296-4791, or visit the health department’s Web site at www.kingcounty.gov/health/foodworker.

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

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: metro.kingcounty.gov.