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General Closing Procedures Checklist

by Clarkes Restaurant, from the Community

Use this restaurant closing procedures checklist to standardize end-of-day tasks. It guides staff to power down cooking equipment and signage, secure gas and extractors, confirm cash floats, restock fish, potatoes, rolls, drinks, and condiments, clean and reset the kitchen and dining areas, handle waste, and verify that no food is left out. It also prompts teams to record fridge, freezer, and fish keep temperatures, note any issues in the diary, confirm adherence to safe methods, and capture a signature to complete the close. Ideal for restaurants and takeaways.

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