Kitchen Cleaning
HOW TO CLEAN THE KITCHEN AND DIETARY CENTER
Tools & Materials Needed:
A. Pump up sprayer
B. Bucket with wringer
C. Clean buckets (2)
D. Trigger sprayer
E. Wet mop
F. Clean cloths
G. Hand held brush
H. Soft bristle push broom
I. Dust pan
J. Liners
K. “Wet floor” signs
L. Gloves and goggles
Products:
1. Cleaner disinfectant
2. Germicidal degreaser
3. Glass cleaner
4. Stainless steel cleaner/polish – non-oil based
5. Paper towels
6. Hand soap
Procedures:
I. Purpose of Kitchen Cleaning
A. Fire prevention by removing grease frequently
B. Protect the general health of the staff and all others in the facility
II. Procedures for Daily Kitchen Cleaning
A. Put on gloves and goggles. Put all food away prior to any cleaning operation.
B. Check levels in all hand towel and hand soap dispensers and refill as needed.
C. Using a trigger sprayer filled with diluted cleaner disinfectant and a clean cloth, clean all kitchen surfaces including:
1. Stove top, refrigerator and counter tops
2. All doors into or out of the kitchen
3. Towel and soap dispensers
4. Faucets and cupboard handles D. Wash windows using glass cleaner and a clean, dry cloth.
E. Polish all stainless steel with a non-oil based polish.
F. Push all litter toward the door using a push broom.
1. Avoid using a sweeping motion. Use only as a collecting tool.
2. Pick up with dust pan and dispose in trash. G. Waste receptacle treatment
1. Twist and tie top of liner closed. Lift out liner.
2. Spray receptacle inside and out with cleaner disinfectant.
3. Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
4. Reline with a new liner and place in original position. H. Place “Wet floor” signs. Damp mop the floor using the spray down/mop up technique.
IV. Procedure for Monthly Kitchen Cleaning
A. Put on gloves.
B. Remove screens and filters from stove exhaust ducts and air filters.
1. Soak in sink or bucket in solution of germicidal degreaser. C. Wash the interior of the hood over the stove.
1. Spray with the germicidal degreaser solution.
2. Rinse with clear water.
3. Wipe dry D. Remove grease collecting troughs.
1. Clean in container of germicidal degreaser with a hand held brush.
2. Rinse all screens, filters and grease collecting troughs.
3. Replace all screens, filters and troughs. E. Empty grease holding container.
F. Clean exterior of stove hood with germicidal degreaser, wiping dry with a clean cloth.
G. Wipe up any over splatter on the stove or floor.
H. Clean the overhead lights following the Overhead Light Cleaning procedure.
I. Wash the wall surfaces following the Wall Washing procedure.
