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Policies and Procedures Resources
Why have policies and procedures in the tuckshop?
Murphy’s First Law states that “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong” and this a true adage in the school tuckshop.
As a rule, a policy sets out the “why” behind an action, while a procedure explains the “how”. They take the “personal” out of decisions and ways of doing things. They are what you fall back on instead of “well, we’ve just always done it that way”. They cover you when things go wrong; so it’s important to have them in place.
Every tuckshop needs policies and procedures to operate effectively and successfully. They guide how the tuckshop operates and can reduce the risk of liability. In addition, they promote consistency for both employees and the school community. It also helps when there is a change of staff.
The below policies and procedures are able to be personalised and modified to suit your unique business.
Use our Policies and Procedures Checklist to guide what you implement in your tuckshop, as well as our Policy Template to help you develop your suite of policies.
Policies and Procedures Resources
Effective pest control is essential to protect food safety, prevent contamination, and maintain a clean and hygienic...
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Every tuckshop needs policies and procedures to operate effectively and successfully. They guide how the tuckshop operates...
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A Food Safety Plan outlines the systems and practices in place to ensure food prepared and sold through the school tuckshop...
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Setting up a Tuckshop Subcommittee is a great way to share the workload, build skills and strengthen support for your school...
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An Order Cut-Off Times Policy is essential to the efficient and sustainable operation of a school tuckshop.
By establishing...
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While tuckshops are a place for students to purchase meals, snacks and drinks, the rules around whether children are allowed...
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Good workflow in the tuckshop is crucial. It ensures that food is fresh and attractive, reduces wastage and maximises the...
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Effective cleaning and sanitising are essential for maintaining food safety and protecting students, staff and volunteers...
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Cleaning and sanitising are two separate but equally vital steps in maintaining food safety.
Cleaning removes visible...
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A food allergy is an immune system reaction, usually to a protein in food. Some allergies can be life threatening; this is...
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The tuckshop is an important part of the school community and must maintain a high standard of hygiene, safety, and professionalism. ...
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Handwashing is one of the most important steps in keeping food safe and must be done thoroughly and regularly throughout...
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Under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Food Safety Standard 3.2.2: Food Safety Practices and General Requirements,...
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Safe chemical storage in the Tuckshop is crucial to the safety and wellbeing of students, Tuckshop staff and volunteers....