Title Page

  • Branch / Store Name

  • Conducted on (Date and Time)

  • Manager / Inspector's Full Name

  • Location

Opening Checklist

  • • Security <br>- Check the store for signs of forced entry<br>- Check all lighting, surveillance cameras, and alarm systems

  • • Strategy <br>- Conduct toolbox talk meeting

  • • Inventory <br>- Ensure shelves are stocked<br>- Count inventory and order as needed<br>- Verify incoming shipment

  • • Products<br>- Ensure all products on display are clean, damage free, and up to date

  • • Store equipment <br>- Ensure POS system, cash registers, printers, phones, are functioning properly

  • Are staff aware and fully trained to handle and use knives?

  • Are knives stored in knife cabinet when not in use and knife log maintained?

  • • Communication <br>- Check work e-mail/websites for the customer and corporate updates

  • • Cash management <br>- Verify previous night's deposits and set up registers

  • • Marketing <br>- Set up displays or boards with the daily sale or upsell items

  • • Employee management <br>- Ensure all employees wear appropriate uniform<br>- Plan daily breaks, set up sales or commendation boards

  • • Facilities<br>- Inspect the cleanliness and stock quality/appearance<br>- Set room temperature<br>- Ensure "open" sign was posted

  • Is the work area clean, tidy and goods stored suitably etc.?

  • Are storage areas free of evidence of pests?

HSE

  • No trailing cables or obstructions in walkways or steps

  • Are handling aids available for movement of large/ heavy items?

  • All commonly used items and heavy stock on shelves at waist height

  • Are staff trained on how to lift safely?

  • Is access to the fuse box kept clear?

  • Are plugs, sockets, etc. suitable for kitchen environment (waterproof)?

  • Are fire Risk Asessments in place, staff aware of it and all necessary actions taken to avoid any kind of fire safety hazard?

  • Are sprinklers, extinguishers and fire blankets available and withihn reach?

  • Are staff trained to spot and report any defective machinery?

  • Is the operating instruction manual easy to access?

  • Are staff trained in the safe use of stepladder?

  • Is the Emergency Management Plan updated?

  • Is the MSDS available?

  • Is the EHS Risk Assessment updated?

  • Staff Documents available? (Airport pass, EID, Food Safety Certificates, Job description)

  • Are SOPs / Work Instructions / Self-Inspection checklist in place?

  • Have training records been updated?

  • Are safety signs in place?

  • Is the First Aid Kit available?

  • Do staff know their assembly point?

  • Do they maintain an Incident or Accident logbook?

Completion

  • Comments / Notes

  • Manager / Inspector's Full Name and Signature

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