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Restaurant Food Safety and Shift Management

by Kip Sele, from the Community

Use this operational checklist to uphold food safety, cleanliness, and smooth shifts in quick-service restaurants. It covers lobby and drive-thru presentation, guest experience, and detailed sanitation practices including handwashing, sanitizer strength, glove use, and allergen procedures. Temperature control sections guide grill, fryer, holding, refrigeration, and shake machine checks. Storage and labeling standards help prevent cross-contamination and waste. Security and safety items include lighting, back-door control, cash handling, evacuation plans, and fire equipment. Shift leadership focuses on stocking, build-to charts, fryer maintenance, coaching, communication, and labor management. Ideal for team leaders to audit performance and maintain compliance.

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