Parish Kitchen Use and Safety
Many different individuals and groups volunteer and use St. Charles’ kitchens; those collecting items for, or serving a meal program, a funeral meal, a reception, the Men's Group, school programs, Fall Fest or simply storing items in the cooler and more. If you’re one of the group leaders, you were recommended to have orientation to the kitchen(s). There is a binder in the Borromeo Room kitchen with some of the guidelines and equipment use as well as a checklist to be filled out at the end of events. The checklist is there as a reminder of safety issues. Please notify Vickie Flask through the Parish Office if you would like a review or have questions.
We want everyone to be safe and keep things working in proper order, including for the next group using the kitchen(s).
With your cooperation, our kitchens will continue to be available for parish activities.
Recent Safety Concerns/Reminders:
- Be sure the stove/oven gas is turned completely off.
- Make sure the dishwasher has been turned off.
- If a GFCI/breaker outlet is tripped, notify the Parish Office at 262-367-0800.
- Close the freezer door tight. It’s been left open a number of times, resulting in ice build-up.
- Be sure to label (with name and date) items left in the cooler/freezer. Leave nothing on the floor.
- Clean the kitchen before you leave, especially things you’ve used. Be sure to clean the floor and spills, as well.
- Turn off the lights when you leave; that includes lights in the cooler/freezer.
- If you prop open any outside doors, be sure to close them.
- If you are the last group in the building, lock exterior doors before you leave.