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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.
Policies and Procedures Resources
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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Safe chemical storage in the Tuckshop is crucial to the safety and wellbeing of students, Tuckshop staff and volunteers....
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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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Why have goals?
It is important to take the time to establish goals for your tuckshop. This could be done as part of a broader...
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If you don’t plan, you plan to fail.
Tuckshop staff need to plan ahead for the last week of each term and the school year.
This...
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All incoming food should be checked to ensure that it meets your criteria.
If stock is received and is out of date, contaminated...
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Keeping high-risk foods under temperature control means minimising time spent in the Danger Zone (5 to 60 degrees C).
Part...
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Dishes can pile up quickly in your tuckshop, but they’re actually pretty easy to clean.
If you don’t have a commercial...
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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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Effective communication between staff and the managing body is important in any organisation.
Establish appropriate...
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A risk assessment is a comprehensive review of your workplace to identify anything that may cause harm.
Hazards can include...
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Hand washing should be done thoroughly and often throughout the day: –
Before you prepare any food
In between handling...
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Personal Hygiene
Under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code Food Safety Standard 3.2.2 Food Safety Practices...
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As a parent or carer, you can express dissatisfaction with the service or action of the Department of Education, such as...
