CPCA Code of Ethics - 2015
As a Personal Chef Service business owner and member of the Canadian Personal Chef Association, I am solemnly committed to:
- Applying the best of my technical and creative abilities to produce high quality culinary results for my clients;
- Using my education, experience and resources to meet my clients’ expectations in all areas of my service including: communications, planning and execution of events, menus and meals, meeting special diet needs and other requests and adhering to food safety standards;
- Actively maintaining and upgrading my professional knowledge and skills;
- Acting in accordance with all local, provincial and federal business laws and regulations, particularly in matters of food safety and standards;
- Maintaining food safety certification;
- Maintaining business liability insurance;
- Maintaining a professional and positive public image of my business, the Canadian Personal Chef Association and the Personal Chef industry;
- Maintaining professional and positive relationships with CPCA members, including respecting their copyrights and intellectual property;
- Respecting my clients’ homes, property and privacy, always acting discreetly and as a member of their families;
- Protecting and safeguarding client information as required by federal privacy law;
- Promptly and professionally addressing any issues with clients around satisfaction of service;
- Disclosing information requested by my clients about the preparation of their meals;
- Leaving clear food-safety, storage and heating directions for meals I have prepared; and,
- Complying with CPCA licensing agreements and modifications, copyrights, trademarks, logos and intellectual property.
I understand that infractions of this Code of Ethics may lead to the revoking of my status as a CPCA Member
