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Inviting and Managing Team Members

How to invite staff, assign roles, and organise your team into groups.

Knowledge Hub and Ask Paddy

Build a searchable knowledge base for your team and let the AI assistant handle common questions.

Documents and Staff Sign-Off

How to upload documents, require staff signatures, and track sign-off completion.

Configuring Your Business Profile

Set up your business profile including organization details, logo, and location configuration.

Staff Training Matrix

View and manage your team's training status, assign requirements, and track certificate expiries.

Document Signing

Learn how to request and complete digital signatures for documents, SFBB packs, and risk assessments.

Admin Panel vs Mobile App

Understand the difference between the admin panel and the mobile app, and when to use each.

Document & Article Versioning

Paddl tracks changes to knowledge articles, allowing you to view history and understand what's changed.

Understanding Staff Groups

Staff groups help you organise your team and assign tasks to specific departments or roles.

HACCP Plan Management

Create and manage HACCP plans for your food safety compliance, including Critical Control Points, corrective actions, and reviews.

Logging In and Troubleshooting Access

How to log in, switch accounts, and fix common access issues.

Getting Started with Paddl

A step-by-step guide to setting up your Paddl account, inviting your team, and configuring your business.

What is Paddl?

Paddl is a comprehensive compliance and operations management platform designed specifically for the hospitality industry. Whether you run a café, restaurant, pub, hotel, or takeaway, Paddl helps you stay compliant and organised.

Mobile App Overview

Paddl Assist is the mobile app for staff to complete daily tasks, submit reports, and access knowledge. Available on iOS and Android.

Downloading the Paddl App

Where to download the Paddl mobile app and how to log in for the first time.

Managing Suppliers

How to add and manage your supplier information.

Managing Alerts

Learn how to view, manage, and resolve alerts for equipment, documents, tasks, and compliance items.

Setting Up Your Business

When you first sign up for Paddl, you'll go through a quick setup process to configure your business.

Staff Induction Tracking

Track new staff inductions to ensure everyone completes required onboarding.

Routines and Checklists

How to create, schedule, and assign recurring checklists for your team.

COSHH Chemical Management

COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) requires you to manage chemicals safely. Paddl helps track your chemical inventory.

SFBB Packs

SFBB (Safer Food Better Business) is a food safety management system designed by the Food Standards Agency. Paddl helps you create and maintain your SFBB pack.

Accident & Near Miss Reporting

Document workplace accidents and near misses to maintain safety records and identify hazards.

Pest Control Management

Document pest control measures and contractor visits to maintain hygiene standards.

Uploading Documents

Store compliance documents in Paddl for easy access and expiry tracking.

Risk Assessments

How to create risk assessments, require staff sign-off, and schedule periodic reviews.

Allergen Matrix

How to set up your allergen matrix, import data in bulk, and keep it updated.

Training and Compliance Tracking

How to set up training requirements, track completion, and understand the compliance dashboard.

Inviting Team Members

Build your team by inviting staff members to Paddl. Each person gets their own account with role-based access.

Downloading the Mobile App

Paddl Assist is available for both iOS and Android devices.

Managing Multiple Locations

Paddl supports businesses with multiple locations. Each location has its own tasks, equipment, and compliance tracking.

Understanding User Roles

Paddl has three user roles, each with different permissions.

Admin Panel Overview

The Admin Panel is your central hub for managing compliance, tasks, and team operations. Access it from any desktop browser at manage.paddl-ai.co.

Submitting Quick Reports

Quick reports let staff log incidents and requests immediately from the mobile app.

My Documents (Mobile)

Staff can upload their personal documents like certificates and training records.

Opening & Closing Routines

Opening and closing routines ensure consistent start and end-of-day procedures.

Supplier Management

Keep track of all your suppliers in one place with contact details and notes.

Cleaning Schedules & Records

Maintain comprehensive cleaning records to demonstrate hygiene compliance.

Completing Tasks (Mobile)

Staff complete their assigned tasks through the mobile app.

Creating Knowledge Articles

Build your internal knowledge base with articles that staff can access from the mobile app.

Customer Complaint Management

Track and resolve customer complaints systematically to improve service and identify patterns.

Allergen Management

Track allergens in your menu items to keep customers safe and comply with UK regulations.

Creating Routines

Routines are recurring tasks that staff complete on a schedule.

Understanding the Dashboard

The Dashboard gives you an at-a-glance view of your compliance status and recent activity.

Delivery Check Records

Document delivery inspections to maintain food safety and quality standards.

Preparing for EHO Visits

The EHO (Environmental Health Officer) dashboard helps you prepare for inspections.

Reviewing Staff Submissions

Managers review staff submissions from the Reports & Requests section.

Staff Check-In & Check-Out

Paddl uses GPS-verified check-ins to track attendance and ensure staff are at the correct location.

Staff Training Tracking

Track required training and certifications for your team.

Temperature Monitoring

Regular temperature monitoring is essential for food safety. Paddl helps you track and document all temperature checks.

Training Sign-Offs

Require staff to acknowledge they've read important procedures by enabling sign-offs on knowledge articles.

Personal Compliance Dashboard

Track your personal compliance status including documents, training, risk assessments, and inductions.

Manager Mode on Mobile

Learn how to use manager features on the mobile app, including team oversight and content creation.

EHO Dashboard (Mobile)

Access your compliance dashboard on mobile to prepare for Environmental Health Officer inspections.