about us
The Hurst Bakery is owned and operated by Lee and Pauline Hurst and has been providing the York Region and surrounding area with incredible quality baked goods for more than 38 years now.
We are a scratch bakery. All of our products are made from the finest ingredients from recipes collected over the years by Lee and our kitchen staff. We use fresh dairy and fresh fruit in our products.
Accessible Customer Service Plan
Providing Goods and Services to People with Disabilities
Hurst Bakery is committed to excellence in serving all customers including people with disabilities.
Assistive devices
We will ensure that our staff are trained and familiar with various assistive devices that may be used by customers with disabilities while accessing our goods or services.
Communication
We will communicate with people with disabilities in ways that take into account their disability.
Service animals
We welcome people with disabilities and their service animals. Service animals are allowed on the parts of our premises that are open to the public.
Support persons
A person with a disability who is accompanied by a support person will be allowed to have that person accompany them on our premises.
Notice of temporary disruption
In the event of a planned or unexpected disruption to services or facilities for customers with disabilities, Hurst Bakery will notify customers promptly. This clearly posted notice will include information about the reason for the disruption, its anticipated length of time, and a description of alternative facilities or services, if available.
Training for staff
Hurst Bakery will provide training to employees, volunteers and others who deal with the public or other third parties on their behalf. Individuals in the following positions will be trained: Managers and Customer Service Staff.
This training will be provided to staff within six months of hire date.
Training will include:
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An overview of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the requirements of the customer service standard
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Hurst Bakery’s accessible customer service plan.
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How to interact and communicate with people with various types of disabilities
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How to interact with people with disabilities who use an assistive device or require the assistance of a service animal or a support person
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What to do if a person with a disability is having difficulty in accessing Hurst Bakery’s goods and services
Staff will also be trained when changes are made to your accessible customer service plan.
Feedback process
Customers who wish to provide feedback on the way Hurst Bakery provides goods and services to people with disabilities can email us at hurstbakery@gmail.com or write to us at Hurst Bakery 15543 Yonge Street Unit 2& 3, Aurora, Ontario L4G 1P3, or phone us at (905) 841-0278. All feedback will be directed to Pauline Hurst. Customers can expect to hear back in 30 days. Complaints will be addressed according to our organization’s regular complaint management procedures.
Modifications to this or other policies
Any policy of Hurst Bakery that does not respect and promote the dignity and independence of people with disabilities will be modified or removed.