Cafe Opening Checklist

Day Manager
Coordinate opening work activities balancing workload among workers. Limit number of people stocking pies to 2.
Remove serving window and store in the bathroom.
Unlock and open windows and doors.
Turn on PA system, lights, and fans.
Plug in AC.
Stock inventory from early morning Zanios delivery.
Unlock the freezers and storage units.
Check ice stock. Get ice if necessary.
Review work procedures with each area.
Brief ALL workers on cafe manager's notes (i.e. Daily Briefing).
Collected passes and give to pie delivery person to return to church.
Check bulletin board for Day Manager postings of last minute changes and new instructions.
Contact Cafe Manager with any serious problems that you can't fix.
Pie Servers
Inventory and stock pies (Please follow posted standard stocking order for consistency.) Please do not place carriers on tablecloths.
Alphabetize pie labels while waiting to stock pies.
Prepare pie board switch box labels.
Prepare Pie Boards. (Start from scratch so all boards match.)
After opening, report pie inventory (particularly carryover) to Pie Coordinator.
Cashier
Assist with register setup.
Review cash register operation.
Check change for register. Go to bank (south side of main fair entrance on San Pedro) if necessary.
Check register tapes and change to new journal tape if not empty.
Check register date.
Counter Workers
Setup tables, chairs, and tablecloths after pies have been stocked.
Setup outside table umbrellas.
Wash tables, chairs, and counters.
Stock napkins, brochures, and condiments. Place on tables.
Put out folding cafe sign.
Make coffee, decaf, and iced tea (1 bag/gallon).
Stock freezers with several cases of bottled water to chill. (Replenish as used.)
Check soda inventory.
General cleaning and tidying up.
Help as directed by Day Manager.
Cooks
Light the grill. (Right side only, ~2/3 level. KEEP TEMPERTURE DOWN and clean grill often to keep from burning! A burnt grill makes extra work for closing cook.)
Heat chili and hot dogs on stove and transfer chili to electric pot when it reaches 140 degrees.
Prepare tomatoes, onions, etc.
(Check refrigerator for leftovers.)
Prepare green chili and shredded cheese on ice.
Prepare burgers and sliced cheese on ice.
Turn on hood vent fan.
Thaw 1-2 bags of green chile in refrigerator. (DO NOT place green chili in pan of water to thaw — perfect for growing Salmonella!)
   

DAY MANAGER

DATE
Updated: 09/09/2008