Cleaning and safety procedures

Restaurant Hygiene

It is very important that restaurant is always clean and hygienic to avoid you and guests
becoming sick. Cleaning and safety procedures should be flowed at all times. If your
restaurant is not clean, it will affect the dining experience of the guests, so you must be
aware of measures of keeping the restaurant clean and hygiene.

Cleaning the Restaurant

Cleaning in any foodservice operation is as important as your technical skills and knowledge. Part of your job is to carrying out routine and non-routine cleaning of the restaurant.

Procedure for cleaning

Following the correct cleaning procedure ensures that high standards are achieved.

1.After all tables are cleared and tablecloths removed, collect cleaning equipment and      materials.
2. Pull back curtains and ventilate area, if possible.
3. Look out for lost property and maintenance faults as you work. Deal with these
    according to house policy.
4. Clean, using a damp duster:
• Tables
• Chairs
• Dessert trolley/cheese trolley
• Skirting boards
• Paint work
• Glass doors/mirrors
• Sideboards
• Furniture
• Wall fixtures

• Fittings

5. Pay particular attention to:
• Chair and table rungs
• Behind curtains
• Areas you can only see when sitting down
6. Clean any tiled areas.
7. Vacuum carpet.

8. When cleaning is completed, do final quality observations check

Floor Surfaces

Sweeping, Mopping, Wet Mopping and Vacuuming
Make sure the area is cleared first and know what method of cleaning to use in each area.
For example, sweep, mop and wet mop tiled areas, but vacuum carpet areas.

Wet Mopping

To avoid accidents do not use a lot of water when wet mopping. Always display a 'hazard'

sign while working. Mops should be stored upside down in a well-ventilated area in order to dry

Vacuum Cleaning (When using a vacuum cleaner)

1. Make sure it has been emptied otherwise the vacuum cleaner loses its suction.
2. Adjust vacuum cleaner or choose correct attachments according to floor type.
3. Move furniture so that you can vacuum under it.
4. Pick up anything large or sharp by hand before vacuuming.
5. Start vacuuming at farthest point from door, working backwards. Use slow even strokes to give suction enough time, to draw out dust and grit.
 6. Use crevice tool to clean difficult corners.
7. At the end of each day, empty vacuum cleaner if necessary and wipe down with damp      cloth.
8. Check for maintenance and report any faults observed. Do a final check to ensure that all    furniture is correctly arranged.