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I own a small catering business, do all my staff require food hygiene training?

As owner of the business it is your responsibility to ensure staff working for you receive suitable instruction supervision and training in line with the work they do.

I own a small catering business, do all my staff require food hygiene training?

Generally speaking anybody carrying out food preparation of any kind, requires training equivalent to the Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene.

Staff not involved in food preparation who may work within the kitchen, such as washing up staff or waiters / waitresses, require instruction or training, but not to the same standards.

I love to cook and have thought about catering, but have never had any formal training does that matter?

As owner of the business it is your responsibility to ensure staff working for you receive suitable instruction supervision and training in line with the work they do.

Have you ever heard of Martha Stewart? Well, she started out of her home kitchen with absolutely no formal training in cooking. And by the way, so did Kim Bailey, the founder of Innovative Catering Concepts. It is ICC’s job to teach you the business and you’ll be shocked at just how easy it is to get started in this incredible industry.

Is it better to work out of my home, or secure a business location?

As owner of the business it is your responsibility to ensure staff working for you receive suitable instruction supervision and training in line with the work they do.

That’s a great question. Both have definite benefits. But frankly, it depends on you, your overall objectives, and of course, your finances. More often than not, our advice is to start small and build it’s always easier and less expensive to increase than it is to scale down. However, we consult with many people that know they are going to make this their life’s business and want to move forward with gusto for those people, we suggest securing a location..

Are child care providers monitored on a regular basic?

As part of the initial licensing process, child care providers undergo an inspection which includes inspection of the home or daycare center, sanitation, outdoor safety, program, health & nutrition, child protection records, and provider requirements as well as a fire safety inspection. Family child care providers are re-registered every 2 years with an announced visit and unannounced visit in the off year. Child care centers are completed every year and may have drop-in visits.

How many children can a family provider care for?

A family provider can be licensed to care for up to eight children. Two of the children may be infants under the age of 2 years. There may be limits to the actual number of children cared for based upon the home environment, provider's own children, and presence of a co-provider.

Can i stip in to visity my child during the day?

Family child care providers and child care centers are mandated to follow the open door policy. The open door policy basically gives parents the right to drop by the family home or child care center once the child is in care at any time.

At what age can a child be left alone and there are any three any restrictions?

As a general rule, children 12 years and older may be left alone for a reasonable amount of time. Children ages 8-12 may be left unattended briefly (ex. parent running to the grocery store, after school for a short time, ect.) Children should never be left alone for long periods of time or overnight.