Food Safety Training
Beginning 2018, 6 pm Food Worker sessions will be offered every other month.
The next Food Worker's Training Classes are:
Tuesday, May 15 at 10 am, 2 pm OR Tuesday, March 29 at 3:30 pm
The next Manager's Training Course is Apr 30 - May 1, 9 am - 4:30 pm each day
The next PIC Training Class is Tuesday, May 22 from 9 am to 3 pm
Online PIC Training is now available. See details below.
The next Food Worker's Training Classes are:
Tuesday, May 15 at 10 am, 2 pm OR Tuesday, March 29 at 3:30 pm
The next Manager's Training Course is Apr 30 - May 1, 9 am - 4:30 pm each day
The next PIC Training Class is Tuesday, May 22 from 9 am to 3 pm
Online PIC Training is now available. See details below.
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Monongalia County Health Department offers three levels of food safety training: Food Manager Certification, Person-in-charge training and food worker training.
Download the 2018 Food Safety Training Schedule Questions about food safety training may be addressed to Terri Berton at (304) 598-5138. |
Food Worker's Training
Food Worker's Training is usually the second Tuesday of the month, except holidays, with classes at 10 am and 2 pm. Beginning 2018, 6 pm classes will be offered every other month as follows: February, April, June, August, October and December. A 3:30 pm Food Worker 's session will be offered the fourth Tuesday during the months of January, March, May, July, September and November.
Class length is about 90 minutes. Registration begins 30 minutes prior to class. It's best to arrive early because seating and parking can be limited. Late arrivals are not admitted. A Photo ID is required for registration. The training costs $10 per year. First time attendees are only eligible for a one-year food worker card. Cards can renewed for two years ($20) or three years ($30.) Proof of a current card is required to renew. Download the 2018 Food Worker Class Schedule Offsite Food Worker Training Many employers and organizations ensure their workers comply with training requirements by sponsoring an onsite food worker course. MCHD is pleased to offer this service for groups of 25 or more. The cost is typically $175 plus card fees. Please contact Terri Berton to schedule a course. |
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Online Food Workers Training
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MCHD is pleased to offer online food worker training provided by StateFoodSafety.com. The course costs $20. It takes about two hours to complete and you must pass a test at the end.
StateFoodSafety is only online food service worker course we accept. Please be sure to take the Monongalia County course.
Course registration will ask for the name and address of the facility or volunteer organization you work for, so it will be helpful to have that information available before you start. If you are not employed or volunteering, please put N/A in those fields. |
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We now have three options for the Online Food Worker Training Course. Click on a link below to take the course that best suits your needs:
Option 1: 1 year certification valid in Monongalia County only ($20.00)
Option 2: 1 year certification valid statewide ($20.00)
Option 3: 2 year certification valid statewide ($30.00)
Option 1: 1 year certification valid in Monongalia County only ($20.00)
Option 2: 1 year certification valid statewide ($20.00)
Option 3: 2 year certification valid statewide ($30.00)
Temporary Food Workers Training
We offer Temporary Food Worker Cards every Wednesday (except for Holidays) from 9 to 11 am and 2 to 3 pm, Candidates must study informational sheets (available below) and then complete a ten question worksheet.
Temporary cards cost $1 for each week issued. All cards expire the day of the next scheduled Food Worker's Class. Temporary card holders are expected to attend that class.
Download Temporary Food Worker Study Materials
Temporary cards cost $1 for each week issued. All cards expire the day of the next scheduled Food Worker's Class. Temporary card holders are expected to attend that class.
Download Temporary Food Worker Study Materials
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Food Manager's Certification
The Monongalia County Board of Health requires all food establishments to maintain employment of a person who has successfully completed the Monongalia County Food Establishment Manager’s Training Course. The course is two days in length, meeting from 9 am to 4:30 pm each day. Pre-registration with payment of $125 per person is required at least one week prior to the session. Participants must arrive between 8:30 - 8:50 am with photo ID to verify identification and obtain materials. Download a Food Manager's Class Registration Form |
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Food Establishment Manager's Test
Well-qualified candidates may attempt to test out of the Manager's Training Course. The test consists of true/false and multiple choice questions. A score at least 80 percent is required. Testing begins at 9 am and end promptly at 12 pm. Registration begins 15 minutes prior to testing times. The cost is $50; an optional study manual can be purchased for $25. |
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Person In Charge Training
The 2005 FDA Food Code requires a qualified person-in-charge (PIC) to be present at all times within every food establishment. We offer a course designed to teach the base knowledge required to comply with that requirement. The Monongalia County Board of Health now requires the PIC to complete our PIC or Manager's Training course. Participants will receive a free one year Food Worker's card along with a PIC certificate upon completion of the course assessment. Class size is limited to 40 participants. Pre-registration with payment of $35 per person is required at least one week prior to the session. Participants must arrive between 8:30 - 8:50 am with photo ID to verify identification and obtain materials. Download a Person In Charge Class Registration Form |
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NEW! Online Person In Charge Training
MCHD is pleased to announce our online PIC training. The course costs $50. It takes about four hours to complete and you must pass a test at the end. Please have the name and address of your food service facility available for the registration and completion process. You may read about the course, watch a preview video and take the course here.
Handwashing Sign
Download a hand washing reminder sign to use in your facility.
