Shared Commercial Kitchen at Meridian Technology Center
Are you a food-based startup?
The PEAK business incubator at South Division now has the opportunity to utilize our licensed commercial kitchen facilities for developing your food product – and grow your business! This is our shared commercial kitchen in Guthrie, OK. This space is utilized for Meridian’s culinary classes, catering, and assisting culinary entrepreneurs with licensed kitchen facilities and the ideal space to grow or launch their businesses. Once accepted as a tenant of our business incubator, you will have access to our state of the art kitchen facilities for food production and packaging.
Photo Credit: Jon B. Petersen Photography
Fully Equipped Kitchen:
Our Commercial Kitchen Features 2,480 sq. ft. of prep and cooking space that can be utilized, allowing you to focus on your business.
Equipment:
Thermo-Kool Walk in Freezer/Refrigerator
Cres Cor Proofing and Holding Cabinet
Commercial Coffeemaker and Tea Brewer
Utility Carts
Stainless Steel Table Stations
Dish and Hand Sinks
Amenities
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Preventative Maintenance of Equipment
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Utilities (Water/Gas/Electric)
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Soap/Trash Bags/Floor Cleaner
- Business Advisory Services
Requirements:
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Food Handler’s Certificate
All owners and employees of your food business must have a Food Handler’s Certificate.
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Oklahoma Health Department Permit
A permit from the State Health Department authorizing you or your company to produce food in a commercial kitchen space.
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Insurance
A certificate of insurance showing a minimum of $1,000,000 commercial general liability and food product liability listing Meridian Technology Center as “Additional Insured”. Client must have the policy for the entire duration of kitchen use.
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Shared Kitchen signed Lease and Policy Handbook
The Operating Agreement is the contract of Terms and Conditions related to using our shared kitchen space. You will sign off as having received and read the Policy Handbook. Your signature signifies acceptance of all of the policies contained therein.
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Security Deposit
A security deposit of $150 is required.
Health Department:
For information on obtaining your Health Department Permit and other similar questions, please contact our local Health Department inspector
Bill Gold – Logan County Health Department Inspector
Billy.Gold@health.ok.gov
(405) 315-9947
Schedule/Reserve Kitchen Time
Once approved, to reserve your kitchen time visit: https://www.supersaas.com/schedule/MTC/Kitchen
Create an account, verify your email, then once logged in, you’ll be able to select kitchen time blocks in 1 hour slots during open kitchen hours.
Once reservations are scheduled, you’ll receive a confirmation email for your reservation as well as a reminder for your reservation 48 hours in advance.
Contact
Questions about our Shared Kitchen Space? Schedule a tour or contact Business and Entrepreneurial Services at 405.377.2220 or bes@meridiantech.edu.
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