Are you interested in the food industry and looking to start your own business?
As of January 1, 2023, the storage and membership fee is $25 a month plus $15 per hour for all approved users. This fee ensures storage space for your business and reserves an approved user’s spot in The Potluck.
The first step is to set up an appointment with the kitchen manager to discuss your business and make sure The Potluck is the best fit for you. From there, we will help you obtain the necessary requirements to get started. Appointments can be made by contacting us via email or phone:
Email: commercial.kitchen@casfb.org
Phone: (801) 373-8200, ext. 221
We only accept cash or check.
It is required for at least one person in your business to have their Food Safety Manager Certification. If you have your Food Safety Manager Certification, you do not need a Food Handlers Permit—the Food Safety Manager Certification covers it all. Anyone else who plans to work with your business and handle food in the commercial kitchen will be required to have their Food Handlers Permit.
The Potluck will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for a total of 168 hours per week. 120 hours of the week (71% of hours of operation) will be dedicated to serving low-income entrepreneurs. The remaining 48 hours will be allotted to the general public on a first-come, first-served basis.
The kitchen measures 533 square feet.
We have an online scheduling system. Business owners will be able to schedule for the next three months on a first-come, first-served basis. If a business owner does not have access to a computer, they can call the kitchen manager; the kitchen manager will schedule on their behalf. We want to make sure our clients get the most out of their scheduled time, so there will be no overlapping shifts.
Depending on what your product is, you will either contact the Utah County Health Department or the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. It’s best to speak with each agency directly since each business will need a different permit depending on what is being produced.
2 six-burner stoves
2 ovens
2 convection ovens
1 reach-in refrigerator
1 reach-in freezer
2 20-qt stand mixers
Proofing cabinet/hot holding box
4 prep tables
Assortment of bowls and other utensils
There is a minimum of $1,000,000 of commercial liability insurance coverage, with The Potluck listed as an additional insured.
Feel free to reach out to our team through email or phone:
Email: commercial.kitchen@casfb.org
Phone: (801) 373-8200, ext. 221
While Community Action Services and Food Bank ensures that the commercial kitchen meets all health and safety regulations, to use it, individuals must have the following items:
Each of these must be provided along with a detailed business plan that includes financial information. The cost of renting the kitchen is based on a sliding scale, factoring in the amount of time you use the kitchen, as well as federal poverty guidelines. Rent is due on the first of each month.