Food Service Supervisor how-to

How to Train a New Crew Member

Good training builds confidence and quality.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Good training builds confidence and quality. In short: explain; demonstrate; have, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Explain the task and why it matters.

  2. Demonstrate it.

  3. Have the trainee try it.

  4. Give feedback.

  5. Let them practice.

  6. Check back during the shift.

Safety reminders for food service supervisors

  • Follow food safety temperatures and logs
  • Keep floors clean and dry
  • Use safe cash handling
  • Watch for burns at fryers and grills

Shift lead · Station · Temperature log · Cash drawer · Shift report · Speed of service: see the full food service supervisor glossary.

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