According to California a "Food handler" means an individual who is involved in the preparation, storage, or service of food in a food facility, as defined in subdivision.
California has adopted the California Food Handler Card Law pursuant to SB 602 which was enacted into law in 2010.
Who is required to have a food handler card?
All food employees who prepare, store or serve food, must have a California Food Handler Card. This includes, but is not limited to: servers, chefs/ head chefs/ cooks/ head cooks bartenders hosts and hostesses who handle food The following food employees may also need to have a California Food Handler Card: bussers supervisors (general manager, or managers) Managers who already have a Food Protection Manager Certification don’t need a California Food Handler (CFH) Card