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Restaurant Morning Checklist

by Kyle Russell, from the Community

This restaurant morning checklist helps teams complete daily opening and prep tasks with consistency. It covers food prep and backups (meats, sauces, veggies, desserts), station setup, day dots and plans, temperature logs, beverage prep, smallwares and condiment restocking, equipment startup, safety and sanitation items, and final readiness checks. Use it to standardize routines, reduce delays, and ensure everything is stocked, fresh, and compliant before service. Optimized for mobile use.

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This restaurant prep and food safety training checklist helps teams standardize back-of-house operations. It covers defrosting, portion control, FIFO, food quality checks, proper labeling, use of scales and prep charts, and produce prep like shredding lettuce. It also reinforces safety and security, cleaning procedures, employee conduct, and guest experience. Use it to onboard new team members and maintain consistent food standards across shifts.

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