Food Service & Restaurants · Kitchen
Opening Side Work Checklist
Get the kitchen ready for service with this opening checklist covering equipment checks, prep, and food safety basics.
Easy
⏱️ 30 min
🔄 Daily
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Daily
Opening
Food Safety
An efficient kitchen opening routine prevents slow starts and health code violations. This checklist covers everything from equipment inspections to prep list verification.
Checklist items
1
Turn on all kitchen equipment and verify operation
2
Check and record all refrigerator and freezer temperatures
3
Verify ice machine is clean and producing ice
4
Prepare and date all prep items from the prep list
5
Check and fill all sauce and dressing containers
6
Verify dish machine is properly primed and chemical levels correct
7
Stock all line stations with clean smallwares and utensils
8
Check that all hand-wash sinks have soap and paper towels
9
Verify fire suppression system is operational and logs current
10
Inspect all food for spoilage or expired dates
11
Set up and label all 6-pan inserts on the line
12
Walk in cooler organisation — FIFO rotate stock
13
Confirm all deliveries from previous shift are properly stored
14
Log any equipment issues in the maintenance log
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