Covid Safety FAQ
CulinaryLab® is proud to be training Essential Food Service Workers. All classes are safely happening in person.
The health and safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Here is a list of the actions we’re taking to ensure we maintain a healthy environment for everyone that walks through our doors along with additional details:
- Frequent and thorough disinfecting of high traffic areas
- Chef demos viewable from work stations on large flat screens
- Small class sizes
- Masks are currently required while inside of kitchen only
- Individual work (no partners)
- Frequent hand washing and hand sanitizing enforced
- Work stations socially distanced
- Dedicated dishwasher for both pro and home cook classes (groups will not congregate at dish pit)
Q: What sanitary measures does CulinaryLab® have in place?
A: Safety and sanitation has always been extremely important at our school, and now, our cleaning efforts are even more thorough and frequent. High traffic areas are disinfected at least once per hour, including door handles, kitchen tabletops, sink handles, restrooms, and other high traffic surfaces.
Q: Do you require students to wear a mask in class?
A: Face coverings are currently optional. CulinaryLab reserves the right to require masks if the need arises.
Q: How many students are in a class?
A: We only allow 16 students max in class.
Q: Will students be working with a partner?
A: Home cook students now work individually, not in pairs. Professional students will continue to work individually.
Q: How often will students have opportunities to wash their hands?
A: Frequent hand washing during class is normal. We will continue to remind students and staff to wash their hands often.
Q: Is there hand sanitizer available?
A: Four hand sanitizer stations have been installed on the walls for easily accessible and frequent sanitizing in between hand washing.
Q: Will students still be able to see what Chef Instructors are demonstrating without congregating?
A: Yes, Chef demonstrations are streamed to a TV monitor that allows students to view demos from their work stations instead of gathering at the front of the kitchen.
Q: Where can students eat food that they have prepared in class?
A: Students may eat outside (with social distancing) or inside at their work tables during breaks.
Q: Can I come by to visit the school?
A: The lobby is closed to both walk-in visitors and students. To visit the school please make an appointment by clicking here.
