Personal Hygiene Practices
Customers frequently judge a restaurant by observing the appearance and behaviors of the employees serving them. By having a personal hygiene program that includes specific practices, we can promote a strong brand image while minimizing the risk of foodborne illness.
Cleanliness: The outer clothing of all employees must be clean. Employees must maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness. Employees and Owners must bathe daily and have clean skin, hands, and teeth. Hair must also be clean, neatly combed; employee’s hair may not touch the collar of the uniform shirt. An approved head cover must be worn by all employees engaged in the preparation and service of food to keep hair from food and food-contact surfaces. Mustaches and beards (if allowed by local regulation), must be clean, short and neatly trimmed.
Clothing: Any person functioning as an employee of this company, must wear the complete approved uniform at all times when working. This consists of Uniform Shirt, Apron, Pants/Shorts/Skirt, Head Cover, and Shoes/Socks. The uniform must always look professional, clean and free from fading, holes and stains. It may not be modified in any way.
Fingernails: Employees must keep their fingernails clean, trimmed, filed and maintained so the edges and surfaces are cleanable. Polish/artificial nails are in good condition. Nails are free from additional adornments.
Jewelry: Jewelry can harbor microorganisms which cause foodborne illness. In order to minimize the risk of causing foodborne illness, employees must limit the amount of jewelry worn during their shift:
- One plain ring
- One wristwatch
- Plain neckless, if worn, must be worn inside the uniform shirt
- Non-dangling earrings may be worn in the ears only. Any other visible parts of the body may not be adorned with jewelry or piercings.
Cleaning Procedures: Employees must wash their hands with soap and water and dry them thoroughly before starting work, and repeatedly throughout the day. They need to vigorously rub together the surfaces of their lathered hands and arms for at least 20 seconds and thoroughly rinse with clean running water. Employees must pay particular attention to the areas underneath the fingernails and between the fingers. After washing hands, dry using single-service towels.
Employees must also wash their hands after the following activities (this list includes but is not limited to):
- Before returning from the restroom
- Before putting on gloves
- After cleaning assignments such as sweeping and mopping
- After coming in contact with any cleaning product and/or chemical
- After handling money or any other non-food item
- After touching hair, face, skin or clothes
- After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue
- After using tobacco, eating or drinking
- Before and after treating a cut or wound
- After handling garbage
- In between preparing different food products
Smoking: Smoking, vaping or chewing tobacco usage is prohibited in the store, within 25 feet of any building entry door and any patio areas.
Illness: Employees must report all illnesses to the manager of the restaurant before working with food. If employees become ill or injured while working, they must report their condition to the manager or supervisor immediately. If an employee’s condition could possibly contaminate food or equipment, he/she must stop working and see a doctor. If an employee must take medication while working, the medicine must be stored with their personal belongings away from areas where food is prepared, served and stored.
Management must excuse an employee from working when diagnosed with a foodborne illness, or if they have one of the following symptoms, including but not limited to: fever, diarrhea, vomiting, sore throat, and jaundice (yellow skin and eyes).. Please check with your local Health Department or regulatory agency for a complete list of symptoms.
Employees can contaminate food at every step in its flow through the restaurant. Good personal hygiene is a critical protective measure against contamination and foodborne illness.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY
THE COMPANY HAS A VITAL INTEREST IN MAINTAINING A DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE ENVIRONMENT FOR ITS EMPLOYEES, CUSTOMERS AND VISITORS. THEREFORE, THE COMPANYPROHIBITS THE USE OF, POSSESSION OF, DISTRIBUTION OF, PURCHASE OR SALE OF, OFFERING TO PURCHASE OR SELL, TRANSFER OF, TRAFFICKING IN, AND WORKING OR REPORTINGFOR WORK UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICANTS, DRUGS OR CONTROLLED OR ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES. APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT MAY UNDERGO A POST-OFFER, PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. RESULTS OF SUCH TESTS WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS
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