FAQs
From getting started to dishing out delicious meals – we answer every question you might have here…
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WILL WE KEEP OUR CURRENT KITCHEN TEAM?
Yes, you will! Under TUPE regulations, your current kitchen staff will transfer across when Dolce becomes your school’s new catering provider.
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HOW LONG SHOULD MY CATERING CONTRACT BE?
We recommend a one-year contract with a terms cancellation thereafter.
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HOW MUCH NOTICE DO I NEED TO GIVE A NEW PROVIDER?
Generally, six weeks is considered best practice for TUPE, so we’d advise eight weeks to ensure a smooth transition.
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ARE WE RESPONSIBLE FOR TUPE?
No – unless you operate your own in-house service. Under employment law, it will be the responsibility of the incumbent employer and the new employer.