DEPARTMENTAL ORIENTATION KITCHEN

Purpose 

All newly hired and transferred Food Prep associates will attend and complete a 1 - 5 day structured department orientation prior to commencing work in the department, conducted by a designated department trainer

Policy

That every staff is able to understand the kitchen organization structure.

Procedure

On successful completion of the 3 - day hotel orientation, a prepared departmental orientation will be conducted ensuring thorough knowledge and familiarization of the department and other work units with whom the associates will be working with.

1. All associates must attend department orientation.

2. Associates must not be allowed to start his/her work unless they completed all the sessions of the Hotel orientation and departmental orientation.

3. Department head and/or Sous Chefs will conduct the Department orientation by following the attached outline.

4. Trainers must be prepared to teach at all times.

5. Be punctual in your attendance.