Kitchen Closing Checklist
Complete this checklist to ensure all kitchen closing procedures are followed and documented.
Staff Member Name
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First Name
Last Name
Date of Closing
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Month
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Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Shift End Time
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Hour Minutes
AM
PM
AM/PM Option
Cleaning Tasks Completed
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All surfaces wiped and sanitized
Floors swept and mopped
Trash bins emptied and relined
Dishes and utensils cleaned and stored
Sinks cleaned and sanitized
Equipment Shut Down/Checked
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Ovens turned off and cleaned
Stoves and fryers turned off
Refrigerators/freezers checked and closed
Coffee/tea machines cleaned and off
Inventory Check
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Low stock items noted for ordering
Perishables properly stored
Expired items discarded
Waste Disposal
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All trash removed to outside bins
Recycling separated and disposed
Grease traps checked/cleaned
Security & Final Checks
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All doors and windows locked
Lights turned off (except required)
Alarms set (if applicable)
Were there any issues or incidents during closing?
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No issues
Yes, issues reported below
If yes, please describe any issues or incidents encountered:
Additional Comments or Notes
Signature (confirming checklist completion)
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