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Supermarket Fresh Departments Audit Checklist

by Bernardi Group, from the Community

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Use this Fresh Departments Audit to evaluate supermarket fresh departments against operational and compliance standards. The checklist covers financial targets and controls, rotation and date checking, markdowns and wastage recording, roster coverage versus sales, stock control with order guides and auto-ordering, and adherence to company standards. It also assesses food safety practices, WHS compliance, merchandising and presentation, availability of promotional and core lines, uniform and personal appearance, ticketing accuracy, customer service, and cleanliness and organization across the store and back of house.

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