Commercial Kitchen Use Agreement

Membership & Rental Options

Hourly Kitchen Rental. $35.00 per hour, two-hour minimum reservation. Reservation required; subject to availability.

Kitchen Membership. $160.00 per month, includes 8 hours of commercial kitchen use. Additional hours billed at $30.00 per hour. Priority scheduling; reservation required.

Additional Fees. A $100.00 security deposit is required (waived for members). A $25.00 cleaning fee applies if the kitchen is not left in acceptable condition.

Before You Begin

Before using the kitchen, all members and renters must:

• Complete the required orientation.
• Sign this Commercial Kitchen Use Agreement.
• Provide all required documentation.
• Review kitchen safety procedures.
• Receive facility access instructions.

Member Expectations

We ask every member to help us maintain a safe, professional, and welcoming environment by:

• Treating the kitchen, equipment, and facility with respect.
• Following all applicable food safety regulations.
• Cleaning as you work.
• Leaving the kitchen inspection-ready for the next member.
• Reporting damaged equipment immediately.
• Respecting scheduled reservation times.
• Maintaining a professional atmosphere at all times.

Guests. Guests are discouraged unless they are directly assisting with approved food production or have received prior approval from The Harbor Kitchen Co. Members are responsible for the conduct and safety of any approved guest while on the property.

Children. Because the kitchen contains commercial cooking equipment, hot surfaces, sharp utensils, cleaning chemicals, and other workplace hazards, children are not permitted inside the commercial kitchen or food preparation areas during food production. Children may accompany a member to the facility only if they remain under the direct supervision of another responsible adult in designated public areas outside the kitchen. Children may never be left unattended anywhere on the property. The Harbor Kitchen Co. reserves the right to restrict access whenever safety may be compromised.

Food Safety

Members are responsible for complying with all applicable local, state, and federal food safety regulations, including proper food handling, temperature control, product labeling, personal hygiene, cross-contamination prevention, and approved food storage practices. The Harbor Kitchen Co. does not supervise food production and cannot verify regulatory compliance for individual businesses.

Equipment Use

Members are welcome to use the available kitchen equipment. Please:

• Operate equipment safely and only for its intended purpose.
• Report equipment malfunctions immediately; do not attempt repairs.
• Return all equipment clean and ready for the next member.

Cleaning Standards

Every member is responsible for leaving the kitchen clean, organized, and inspection-ready. Before leaving, please:

• Wash and store all dishes and utensils.
• Sanitize all work surfaces.
• Sweep and mop the floors.
• Remove all trash.
• Return equipment to its proper location.
• Clean all appliances used during your reservation.
• Remove all personal food items unless approved for storage.

Failure to leave the kitchen in acceptable condition may result in a $25.00 cleaning fee.

Scheduling

Reservations are required for all kitchen use. Kitchen time begins and ends according to your scheduled reservation. Additional time is subject to availability and will be billed at the applicable hourly rate.

Safety & Security

Before leaving the facility, please ensure that you have turned off all appliances, turned off lights if instructed, secured the facility as directed, and reported any maintenance or safety concerns.

Kitchen Etiquette

To ensure a positive experience for all members:

• Arrive and depart on time, and respect the next member's reservation.
• Keep noise to a reasonable level.
• Return shared equipment to its proper location and label any approved stored items.
• Notify Harbor staff of spills, damage, or maintenance concerns.
• Treat fellow members with courtesy and professionalism.

Acknowledgement

I,                         , acknowledge that I have received and read this Commercial Kitchen Use Agreement for The Harbor Kitchen Co. and agree to comply with its terms for my use of the kitchen on                         .