Checklist

Kitchen Shift Rhythm: Pre-shift, Service, Post-shift Checklist

An interactive, station-focused checklist that standardizes pre-shift setup, in-service pacing and quality checks, and closing tasks. Designed to reduce remakes, speed up ticket times, improve handovers, and capture a simple inventory snapshot and handover notes each shift.

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Kitchen Shift Rhythm Checklist

Use this checklist at the start, during, and end of every shift to make setup predictable, keep service smooth, and leave the next team clear. Complete items for your station and submit at the end of the shift so the team can track progress and improvement over time.

YYYY-MM-DD or local date format
e.g., Grill, Garde Manger, Expeditor, Pass, Bar
These are basic station readiness items to start service quickly.
Have fridge/freezer/hot-holding temps been checked and logged?
Confirm the specific items your station depends on for consistent output.
Quick notes about missing items, substitutions, or special requests.
Station-specific target for completing a ticket (use whole minutes).
Observed average during shift so far. Update hourly if useful.
Use these actions when throughput or ticket times start slipping.
A quick pass checklist helps prevent remakes and guest issues.
How many random plates to check each hour (recommended 1–3)
Record one sampled dish for this shift check.
HH:MM — when the sample was taken.
Did the sampled plate meet standards?
Record any equipment problems, major delays, or staffing gaps.
Complete station closing tasks to leave the next shift in a good state.
If yes, fill the counts below to capture end-of-shift stock levels.
Enter an approximate count for primary proteins, e.g., portions/boxes.
Useful for items that often run out or drive prep decisions.
Optional: helpful for fridges shared between stations.
Record any significant waste events, spoiled items, or safety near-misses.
Person handing over the station.
Person taking over the station.
Be specific — note any pending prep, low-stock items, open tickets, or equipment concerns.
Quick rating of how clear the handover is to the incoming person.
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