Learn what you need to know to start in the Nourish Kitchen!
10C Shared Space is a place for people in Guelph who want to make a difference. A big part of 10C’s mission is to bring people together – encouraging collaboration and connection to inspire new ideas and create change – this includes creating space for food. The Nourish Kitchen by 10C is a public health-inspected shared or collaborative commercial kitchen that supports chefs, food start-ups, entrepreneurs and community food projects. Designed to bring all kinds of food creators together, the Nourish Kitchen offers space where new and innovative ideas can develop, grow and thrive.
About this Workbook
This workbook has been designed to help you to kick start your journey in the Nourish Kitchen. It will guide you as you set up your business, gather all the required documentation, complete inspections and learn more about collaborative kitchen use.
Learning Objectives
In this Nourish Kitchen Onboarding Workbook, you will learn:
- The ins and outs of setting up your new food business (ie. acquiring a business licence and setting up your Public Health inspection, among other things)
- What it means to work in a shared or collaborative commercial kitchen.
- How to make the most of your Nourish Kitchen experience by taking advantage of exciting opportunities for collaborative retailing, mentorship and new food initiatives at 10C.
- The processes and practices for booking time in the kitchen, using the kitchen, cleaning and waste management, and storage.
Section 1: Setting up Your Business
Nourish Kitchen Membership
Lesson 1 of 6 within section Section 1: Setting up Your Business.
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Register your business online
Lesson 2 of 6 within section Section 1: Setting up Your Business.
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Apply for a business license from the City of Guelph
Lesson 3 of 6 within section Section 1: Setting up Your Business.
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Safe Food Handlers Certification
Lesson 4 of 6 within section Section 1: Setting up Your Business.
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Complete your Mandatory Nourish Kitchen Orientation
Lesson 5 of 6 within section Section 1: Setting up Your Business.
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Nourish Kitchen Getting Started Checklist
Lesson 6 of 6 within section Section 1: Setting up Your Business.
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Section 2: Working in a Collaborative Kitchen
Why a Collaborative Kitchen?
Lesson 1 of 3 within section Section 2: Working in a Collaborative Kitchen.
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Lesson 2 of 3 within section Section 2: Working in a Collaborative Kitchen.
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Making the Most of Your Nourish Kitchen Experience
Lesson 3 of 3 within section Section 2: Working in a Collaborative Kitchen.
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Section 3: Using the Nourish Kitchen
Kitchen Equipment & Layout
Lesson 1 of 6 within section Section 3: Using the Nourish Kitchen.
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Lesson 2 of 6 within section Section 3: Using the Nourish Kitchen.
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Lesson 3 of 6 within section Section 3: Using the Nourish Kitchen.
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Collaborative Kitchen Code of Conduct
Lesson 4 of 6 within section Section 3: Using the Nourish Kitchen.
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Cleaning & Waste Management
Lesson 5 of 6 within section Section 3: Using the Nourish Kitchen.
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Leaving the Kitchen Checklist
Lesson 6 of 6 within section Section 3: Using the Nourish Kitchen.
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10C Staff Contacts
Lesson 1 of 2 within section 10C Staff Contacts.
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Confirmation of Completing the Handbook
Lesson 2 of 2 within section 10C Staff Contacts.
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*Please note, you must be logged in or register for an account to access the course.
