Question

A team member carries a trash bag to the back of the restaurant and then returns directly to the makeline to begin topping pizzas. What is the best way to coach them on proper hand washing procedures?

Answer 1

Coach the team member on proper handwashing by detailing the five steps recommended by the CDC, explaining the importance of the procedure in preventing the spread of pathogens, and ensuring understanding that handwashing should occur before and after handling trash, before food preparation, and regularly throughout the day.

Step-by-step explanation:

Proper Handwashing Procedures in Restaurants

To coach a team member on proper hand washing procedures after carrying a trash bag and before returning to the makeline to begin topping pizzas at a restaurant, detailed instructions should be provided. First, emphasize the critical role that handwashing plays in preventing the spread of pathogens, especially in a food service environment. Describe the five steps of proper handwashing:

1. Wet hands with clean, running water (preferably warm) and apply soap.
2. Lather hands by rubbing them together with the soap, including the backs of the hands, between fingers, and under nails.
3. Rinse hands well under clean, running water to ensure microbes are washed off from the wrists to the fingertips.
4. Dry hands thoroughly using a clean towel or a hand dryer. Use a towel to turn off the faucet and to open the door, if possible, to avoid recontamination.
5. If soap and water are not available, instruct the use of hand sanitizer as a temporary measure until proper handwashing can be done.

Stress the importance of washing hands before and after handling food, using the restroom, handling garbage, and after any activity that contaminates the hands. By adhering to these procedures, employees can ensure a safe and sanitary work environment, thereby protecting themselves and the restaurant's customers.