Which piece of equipment should be turned on first during opening?
Turn on the oven first — it takes the longest to come up to temperature.
What is the required walk-in cooler temperature at opening?
Walk-in cooler must be at or below 41°F. Walk-in freezer must be at or below 0°F. Log the readings.
Smoke breaks are blocked during which hours?
No smoke breaks during the lunch rush (11 AM–2 PM) or the dinner rush (5 PM–8 PM).
What is the cardinal rule about the store and smoke breaks?
At least one employee must remain inside the store at all times. A smoke break can never leave the building empty.
On the opening checklist, when should the front door be unlocked?
Unlock the front door at the official open time, after a final walk-through confirms the store is ready.
