Food Worker Cards (FWC)


Who needs a Food Worker Card?
  • Anyone who works with unpackaged foods, potentially hazardous food or food-contact surfaces.
  • Chefs, Cooks, Servers, Bartenders, Meat Cutters, Food Counter Workers, Dishwashers, etc.
  • Food Workers who work anywhere in the state, excluding the Municipality of Anchorage.

 

Who does not need a Food Worker Card?
  • People who do not touch foods or items that contact foods.
  • People who only work with pre-packaged foods (cashiers, grocery baggers, delivery drivers, warehouse workers, and shelf stockers).
  • Individuals who assist patients or residents in an institution with their meals.
  • Children under the age of 18 who assist with school meal services in a school kitchen.
  • Volunteers in day care facilities.
  • Food Workers in the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA).

 

If I am a Certified Food Protection Manager, do I need a Food Worker Card?
  • No. A CFPM does not need a Food Worker Card.

 

How do I get a Food Worker Card?
  • The test and training are offered online.
  • Written tests are available on request.

 

How much does it cost?
  • A card costs $10 and is good for three years.

 

Is the test available in other languages?
  • Yes, the test is available in Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Russian, Mandarin, Cantonese and Tagalog.


Questions? Contact us by email or phone 1-87-SafeFood (1-877-233-3663) or 1-907-334-2560.

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