Food Worker Training

Food Worker Cards

All "food workers"-Individuals who work with unpackaged food must obtain a valid Washington State Food Worker Card (FWC) either online or in person from Grant County Health District or any other local health jurisdiction in Washington. 

A FWC is not a food permit and does not allow you to sell food. It is a document that allows you to work in a permitted food establishment and shows you have received food safety training that is approved by the State of Washington. A Washington FWC is recognized by all counties in Washington. To get a card you will need to watch a video and take the test. You can do this online or in person. After passing the test, you must pay $10 either online with a credit or debit card or to the Health District to obtain a Food Worker Card directly from the Health District. You will receive a card that is good for two years.

If you renew your card before it expires you can bring your old card and the card you received online into GCHD and we will issue you a three-year card. If your old card has expired, you will only be able to receive a two-year card. You may be eligible for a five-year card if you have completed an approved advanced training.

Food Worker Card Class Options

 The cost is $10. Do not search for the online class through a search engine. There are many companies online that offer food safety training certificates and "cards" which are not valid in Washington. Most of these sites will not refund money for purchasing unapproved cards.

The Food Worker Card class and exam is online at: www.foodworkercard.wa.gov

Additional Locations to Access Online Food Worker Card Course and Test

The North Central Regional Library branches have public access computers and printers which are available to anyone with a library card. If you do not have a library card, please ask the librarian for help to use the computers. Many branches also have free Wi-Fi if you have your own laptop, tablet, or smartphone. 

In-Person Food Worker Card Class

Classes are offered every Thursday at our Moses Lake Office: 1038 W Ivy, Suite 1.

  • 9 am - English Class
  • 10 am - Spanish Class

A picture ID is required. The cost is $10 cash/credit/debit (fee for use of debit or credit card).

Certified Food Protection Manager

Most food establishments are required to have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff with a certificate from an accredited program. The link below is a list of ANSI-accredited organizations that issue certified food protection manager certifications (CFPM). These are the only programs that meet the CFPM requirement in WAC 246-215.