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Restaurant and barOpening and closing

Open a kitchen and line in the right order

The problem

Line cooks start service with missing prep and cold equipment.

Steps

  1. Turn on equipment in a set order with warm-up times
  2. Check temps on coolers and log them
  3. Review the prep list against the reservation count
  4. Set the line and taste key items
  5. Hold a two-minute line check before doors

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