Age Restrictions

Non-Groups:

• Children 12 to 14 years old must be supervised by a parent or guardian when working in the kitchen. A two to one ratio of children to adults is required for children between the ages of 12 to 14.

• For safety reasons, children under 12 years old will not be allowed participate.

• For safety reasons, we can not accommodate groups of children under 14 years old. A two to one ratio of children to adults is required for children between the ages of 14 to 15. For our younger volunteers we welcome off-site activities such as decorating shopping bags or making holiday cards for our clients.

Delivery Guidelines

• Meet promptly at 11:45 am to pick up meals for delivery. We meet at the Hirsh Family Kosher Kitchen.

• Project Chicken Soup Delivery Guidelines (MS Word Document)

Kitchen Rules

• The kitchen is strictly kosher. No food or drink from outside may be brought into the kitchen. Snacks and beverages are provided in the front room.

• Please sign in and indicate if you can deliver.

• Please wear a name tag at all times.

• Hats are provided. Please always wear a hat in the kitchen. Your hair must be completely covered while in the kitchen.

• You must wear closed-toed, preferable sturdy shoes in the kitchen.

• Leave all bags and coats in the front room. You may leave your bags under the counter.

• Gloves are provided. Please always wear gloves while cooking. Wash your hands as often as necessary with the gloves on. Change your gloves after working with meat.

• Hand to mouth contact is a quick way of spreading germs. Please avoid tasting the food. (Don't forget we are cooking for people with HIV/AIDS!)

• Please follow the recipes carefully and do not add additional ingredients.

• Use caution with knives. Always walk with the blade facing downward.

• Be careful transporting hot pots and pans. Make sure you have a place to set it down before you pick it up. Let everyone around you know you are carrying something hot.

• Use caution in opening the oven doors.

• Pick up slippery food items from the floor immediately.

• Do not drip water on the floor. If the floor gets wet, please wipe or mop up immediately.

• Please keep your work area and the surrounding areas clean.

• A First Aid kit is located in the back room. If you get hurt please let your team leader know immediately.