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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

Breaks and Meals
Policy: Restaurant employees will take breaks and eat meals in a specified area(s) away from
production and service.
Procedure: All restaurant employees must:
1. Take breaks and meals in a designated area away from production and service.
2. Wash hands before returning to any foodservice area.
The restaurant manager will:
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Inform all restaurant employees of locations of breaks and meals designated areas.
Establish length of breaks and meals.
Observe all employees daily to ensure that they are following procedures.
Follow-up as necessary.

Policy last revised on: ______________

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