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| Who will use the Chef's Workshop? |
1. Individuals who want to start/expand a business in the food industry. 2. Existing caterers who need an extra facility to accommodate that larger event that they previously couldn’t handle. 3. Restaurateurs who wish to expand their catering business but can’t tie up their existing kitchen facility 4. Chefs who want to offer cooking classes/demonstrations. How do I get started? We require just three things: 1. A valid county Food Establishment Permit for your business. Why do I need a food establishment permit and how do I get one? This is a health department requirement and it is not difficult to obtain. You will need to either study the information on your own or take a short course followed by an exam. We will be offering the course at our facility to help get you started. To get the most up-to–date permitting requirements please contact the Jefferson County Health at 205-930-1260. How many other chefs will be using the facility while I am in it? Zero! When it is your designated time the kitchen is exclusively yours. You can bring your own staff to help of course. Will someone clean up after me? Each chef is responsible for cleaning the kitchen as part of their kitchen use, including all equipment, tables and floors. We will supply all the necessary cleaning supplies and will take care of periodic deep cleans. Our staff person will also maintain a cleanliness check list to insure that each chef is entering a clean, sanitary workplace.
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