Restaurant Server Stations
How to Make Your Server Stations Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic
✓ See Our Room Supply ChecklistThe server station is a critical intermediary between front and back of house operations at a restaurant. Take special care to assess every movement and task for touchpoints and possible areas of transference of COVID-19.
Promote social distancing. |
Server stations are hubs of activity, but precautions can still be made to mitigate person-to-person contact.
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Encourage frequent handwashing and glove use. |
Servers and bussers are constantly moving from the front of house to the server station, and any germs they touch on one item will transfer to whatever else they touch. A triple approach to hand cleanliness will provide optimal protection against the spread of COVID-19. Your staff should:
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Use facemasks. |
Because of their exposure to the public, OSHA classifies servers and bussers as having medium risk of exposure to coronavirus. Masks are imperative for this group.
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Frequently disinfect high-touch surfaces
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Server stations are filled with high-touch surfaces like coffee makers, coffee pot handles, ice machine doors/handles, serving trays, tray stands, and counters.
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Recommendations and guidelines for coronavirus safety are still changing. Be sure to stay updated on the latest from the CDC, OSHA, and your state by using the links below.
COVID-19 Resources
Links to All U.S. States' COVID-19 webpages
OSHA's Guidance on Returning to Work (PDF)
CDC Resuming Business Toolkit (PDF)
Room Checklist
❏ Handwashing reminder signs
❏ Handwashing instructional signs
❏ Liquid hand soap and automatic dispenser if station has a sink
❏ Automatic hand sanitizer dispenser and refills
❏ Reminder signs to maintain social distancing and wear facemasks
❏ Sign holders
❏ Hand sanitizer
❏ Facemasks and/or face shields
❏ Disposable gloves
❏ PPE organizers/holders
❏ Disinfectant
❏ Disinfecting wipes
❏ Disinfecting wipes holders
❏ Hands-free waste containers with lids
❏ Directional floor signs/decals (if implementing one-way traffic)
❏ Social distancing signs/decals/markers
❏ Barrier shields/partitions