The Professional Personal Chef 1 Chapter 3 Operating Legally

The Professional Personal Chef2 Legal Requirements Safe food handler’s certification Safe food handler’s certification –Available through National Restaurant Association Education Foundation National Restaurant Association Education Foundation Local health departments Local health departments Local schools and some food vendors Local schools and some food vendors

The Professional Personal Chef3 Legal Requirements DBA DBA –Doing business as –Choose the right name! Advertising Advertising Name recognition Name recognition

The Professional Personal Chef4 Legal Requirements Employer Identification Number Employer Identification Number –Federal tax ID number –Sole proprietor May use their social security number May use their social security number

The Professional Personal Chef5 Legal Requirements Business License Business License –Required by state and local governments –Key Points You are a home based business You are a home based business You have no employees (if true) You have no employees (if true) You might be considered a shopping service You might be considered a shopping service You only cook in the client’s home You only cook in the client’s home –You provide a service

The Professional Personal Chef6 Legal Requirements Insurance Insurance –General liability insurance Protects assets against law suits Protects assets against law suits Does not provide insurance coverage for self or employees Does not provide insurance coverage for self or employees –Bonding Provides protection against employee actions Provides protection against employee actions