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Restaurant Training Procedures Checklist

by Sanel Thomas, from the Community

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Use this restaurant training procedures template to onboard and coach front of house and drive thru team members. It outlines orientation steps, uniform and grooming standards, handwashing and food safety, kitchen and dining room walkthroughs, POS and order flow, suggestive selling, guest service language, and the Core Four hospitality principles. It also covers security and emergency basics, cleaning, restocking, and daily tasks so new hires learn consistent, safe and courteous service.

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Restaurant Team Member Training Checklist

This team member training checklist supports quick service restaurant onboarding and skill verification. It covers age restrictions and equipment eligibility, drink preparation, front counter and iPad order taking, drive thru scripting and payment, serving and outside passing standards, expediting and restocking tasks, cleanliness checks, and safety and rotation protocols. Use it to confirm readiness across guest hospitality, POS proficiency, mobile orders, modifications, and kitchen support, ensuring consistent service and compliance for new hires.

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