OAR 333-175-0031: Food Handler Training

(1) All food handlers employed in a restaurant, bed and breakfast, mobile unit, commissary, warehouse or vending operation must obtain a certificate of program completion from the Oregon Health Authority, Local Public Health Authority or a Designated Agent within 30 days after the date of hire. A food handler must maintain a current certificate of program completion as long as they are employed as a food handler. (2) A food handler certificate of program completion expires three years after the date of issuance. When a food handler's certificate of program completion expires, the food handler must successfully complete the program and pay the appropriate fee. (3) The Oregon Health Authority and Local Public Health Authority may provide food handler training themselves, through a Designated Agent or both. (4) At least one person involved in the preparation or service of food in a temporary restaurant who has a valid certificate of program completion must be present at all times during the operation of the facility. (5) A facility listed in section (1) of this rule that is operated by a benevolent organization must have at least one person with a valid food handler certificate of program completion present at all times during the preparation and service of food. This person is responsible for supervising and educating all workers in the sanitary practices used in food service.