Kitchen Cleaning Checklist

  • Kitchen Cleaning Checklist

    Ensure your kitchen is clean, sanitized, and ready for the next shift.
  • Date*
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  • Daily Kitchen Closing Tasks

  • Turn off hood vents*
  • Turn off fryers, flat-top grill, oven, and soup warmers*
  • Wrap and seal all food items and label or date as required*
  • Wipe down and sanitize all prep surfaces, cutting boards, refrigerator doors, tables, and equipment*
  • Unplug, wipe down, and sanitize meat slicer*
  • Drain and sanitize soup warmers*
  • Drain condensation bucket for the low-boy refrigerator*
  • Scrub and sanitize the flat-top grill*
  • Drain and clean drip trays for grill and smoker*
  • Clean and sanitize kitchen sink*
  • Sweep and mop kitchen floor*
  • Wash and store all dishes and utensils*
  • Replenish condiments and restock reach-in refrigerators*
  • Pull frozen items needed for the next day according to prep guide*
  • Write prep list for next shift*
  • Restock napkins, cups, lids, boxes, bags, and other service supplies*
  • Empty trash cans and replace liners*
  • Place all dirty rags in laundry bins*
  • Refill soap, sanitizer, and paper towel dispensers*
  • Record temperatures for refrigerators, freezers, and walk-in cooler*
  • Verify the Mill door is closed when not in use*

  • Weekly Cleaning Tasks

  • Change fryer oil and clean fryers*
  • Deep clean shelves, walls, and appliances*
  • Sweep, scrub, and mop entire kitchen floor including behind equipment*

  • Monthly Cleaning Tasks

  • Clean grease trap underneath dishroom sink*
  • Should be Empty: