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Person In Charge Training for Retail Food Workers

An updated Washington State Retail Food Code went into effect March 1, 2022. 

The person in charge (PIC) of a food establishment must demonstrate Active Managerial Control (AMC) and ensure all food workers routinely follow safe food handling practices to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.

A PIC with Active Managerial Control ensures food employees are trained to safely complete their task, verifies procedures are properly completed, identifies and corrects food safety risks, and properly prepares for and

While every PIC must maintain Active Managerial Control, most establishments are also required to have at least one employee with a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate. The CFPM does not need to be on premises but is expected to have a key role in ensuring food safety.

The CFPM must make sure persons in charge are properly trained, procedures are developed, and food safety requirements are understood and followed. If able to ensure requirements are met, a person may be the CFPM for multiple establishments, such as at a restaurant or store with several locations.

View the Active Managerial Control Materials here. 

Cost: $25.00 Per PersonPIC_Kitchen

PIC Training DOES NOT replace Certification as a Food Protection Manager.
PIC Training DOES NOT replace the Washington Food & Beverage Worker’s Permit.


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Contact Us:

Zena Edwards Food Safety & Nutrition
1919 NE 78th St
Vancouver, WA 98665-9752
564-397-5700
zena_edwards@wsu.edu

 

We are planning to restart Person In Charge Training Summer 2023

 

Class Location

WSU Clark County Extension –  Heritage Farm
1919 NE 78th Street
Vancouver, WA 98665