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Sidework Checklist

This daily sidework checklist ensures that all areas of the restaurant are restocked, cleaned, and maintained for optimal operation. It includes tasks for restocking napkins, straws, and beverages, cleaning seating areas and restrooms, maintaining bar and kitchen equipment, preparing food and beverages, and performing general maintenance tasks. Final checks ensure everything is in place for a smooth service.
Calle 75 Taco Shop
05/06/2025

Sidework Checklist

This daily sidework checklist ensures that all areas of the restaurant are restocked, cleaned, and maintained for optimal operation. It includes tasks for restocking napkins, straws, and beverages, cleaning seating areas and restrooms, maintaining bar and kitchen equipment, preparing food and beverages, and performing general maintenance tasks. Final checks ensure everything is in place for a smooth service.

    Restocking

    Restock all napkin holders

    Restock all straws

    Restock backroom beers/sodas from overstock at HQ

    Restock to go utensils, napkins, boxes, and bags

      Cleaning and Sanitizing

      Wipe down all seating areas

      Sanitize all terminals, handhelds, cash drawers, and door handles

        Windex doors

        Clean restrooms

        Bar and Kitchen Maintenance

        Refill ice wells

        Check and replace dishwashing chemicals

        Catch up on bar dishes

        Prep bar products

        Change sanitizer buckets

        Food and Beverage Preparation

        Manage sauces

        Make back-up frescas

        Pull lemonade from freezer

        Manage salsa and guac

        General Maintenance

        Sweep restaurant areas

        Restock/FIFO sodas/beers in windowed coolers

        Take out all trash

        Rinse and soak glass bottles used for juice

        Ensure register side sink is clean

        Final Checks

        Polish water cups from lunch service

        Refill water station with fresh ice water

          Wipe down expo hot food window

            Wipe down black keg cooler doors and countertop

              Wash, dry, and polish silverware

                Check log book and terminal screen for messages

              Source: Calle 75 Taco Shop (Community Member)

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