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Kitchen opening and closing checklist

Fixed routines morning and evening

§Upon opening

  • 01Wash hands and put on clean work clothes.
  • 02Check cold and freezing rooms and note temperatures in self-inspection
  • 03Look for signs of pests and disorder.
  • 04Check deliveries against packing slip and check goods condition on receipt.
  • 05Put new goods in the back after FIFO.
  • 06Turn on equipment and check that it works.
  • 07Review today's menu and expected number of covers.
  • 08Begin mise en place according to the preparation list.

§Upon closure

  • 01Pack and label all prepared food with contents and date, and cool down correctly.
  • 02Clean stations, cutting boards, knives and surfaces.
  • 03Empty and clean waste bins and take out waste.
  • 04Clean floor and drain.
  • 05Switch off and clean equipment according to instructions.
  • 06Check and note final temperatures in self-inspection
  • 07Make sure nothing is standing out that needs to be cooled.
  • 08Lås af og slå alarm til.