Posted by Patrick on September 30, 1998 at 11:51:50:
In Reply to: Creditials ?? posted by heyaneesa on September 30, 1998 at 00:26:38:
: Hi again everyone, I have another question for those who are already doing personal cheffing; do clients ever ask "what type of certification or licencing (sp?) you have to do this?" Do you have to have a license to be a personal chef? Do you have to be a culinary school graduate? My husband says yes, I disagree. I would feel funny if someone asked me and I don't have a icense.For those who do or don't, do you get or lose customers because of it? Thanks everyone!!
being sertified in sanitation is very important, I think. It sure gives them reasurance. I wrote up a paper on (brief) food safety that I give my clients and I provide them with an instant read thermometer. tell them what temperatures the food should be reheated to, etc. Once again there is alot of free info available on food safety, web, library, me, etc.
Hope that helps
Chef Patrick