Holiday Rush Ready: Train Your Seasonal Staff on Cleaning Protocols and Set Your Kitchen Up for Success
Why Seasonal Staff Training Matters Now
During the December holiday rush, many restaurants in East Texas and the Houston market are pressed for time, staff and clean equipment. With increased guest volume, events and catering demands, the margin for error shrinks. Ensuring your seasonal or temporary staff are well trained in cleaning and sanitation protocols helps protect your reputation, your guest experience and your bottom line.
Key Protocols to Train Your Team On
Dish Machine Basics & Back‑of‑House Flow
Make sure seasonal staff understand basic operation of your dish machine: pre‑rinse, load orientation, rack spacing, and when to call for service.
Emphasize that dirty dishes or slow washing equals lost guest satisfaction and revenue.
Reinforce where cleaning supplies are kept and how to check levels before high‑volume shifts.
Cleaning & Sanitizing Standards
Cover your sanitizer routine: when and how to clean, and what products to use for front and back of house.
Introduce key cleaning chemicals from Chemmark’s catalog: e.g., Lavender All‑Purpose Cleaner, degreasers, equipment polish.
Stress cross‑contamination prevention: separate cleaning zones, hand-washing protocols, proper storage.
Equipment Awareness
Train staff to recognize common machine issues: poor rinsing, cloudy glassware, or unusual sounds.
Ensure they know who to contact for service or supply issues quickly.
Shift Handoff & Communication
Clarify shift-end cleaning tasks and what’s expected in a handoff.
Use a simple checklist (paper or verbal) to confirm cleaning zones and machine maintenance are done.
Holiday‑Season Checklist for Your Back‑of‑House
Order extra cleaning chemicals ahead of peak weeks (Chemmark supports same-day delivery).
Do a quick inspection of the dish machine, rinse aid levels, and pre-rinse area.
Train seasonal staff at least once before peak week: include machine use, chemical locations, and basic cleaning expectations.
Make sure your team knows how to reach Chemmark for service or emergency support.
Wrapping Up: Stay Clean, Stay Ready, Stay Ahead
The holiday rush is not just about cooking great meals and serving happy guests — it’s about keeping everything behind the scenes moving smoothly. When your seasonal staff is trained and your equipment supported, your team can handle the busiest season with confidence.
Ready to Schedule Your Pre‑Holiday Service Check?
If you’re a restaurant owner in East Texas looking for dependable dish machines, eco‑friendly cleaning supplies, same‑day delivery, and 2‑hour repair response, Chemmark of East Texas is your go-to partner. We’ve proudly supported local restaurants in Houston and the surrounding communities since 1987, with unmatched responsiveness, professional service and family-owned reliability.
📞 Call us at (281) 290‑6801
📧 Email us at info@chemmarketx.com
Let us take care of your back-of-house so you can focus on the holidays, your guests and growing your business.