Kitchen Cleaning Schedule Example
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Document: Kitchen Cleaning Schedule
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Last updated 7/30/2026
Kitchen Cleaning Schedule
Business Name: Sydney Harbour Cafe Pty Ltd Location: 12 Circular Quay, Sydney NSW Week Commencing: 15/05/2023
Instructions
- Staff must initial the box when a task is complete.
- Use the correct chemical as listed in the Chemical Register.
- Report any damaged equipment to the Manager immediately.
Daily Tasks - AM
| Item / Area | Task to be Done | Cleaning Chemical | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchtops | Spray and wipe with sanitiser | Deter-San | JD | JD | MB | JD | JD | MB | MB |
| Sinks | Scrub and sanitise | Deter-San | JD | JD | MB | JD | JD | MB | MB |
| Meat Slicer | Dismantle and wash and sanitiser | Hot Soapy Water | JD | JD | MB | JD | JD | MB | MB |
| Microwave | Wipe interior and exterior | Glass Cleaner | MB | MB | JD | MB | MB | JD | JD |
| Fridges (Door handles) | Wipe down with sanitiser | Deter-San | JD | JD | MB | JD | JD | MB | MB |
| Floor (General) | Sweep and damp mop | Floor Cleaner | SK | SK | SK | SK | SK | SK | SK |
| Bins | Empty and wash interior | Hot Soapy Water | SK | SK | SK | SK | SK | SK | SK |
Weekly Tasks
| Item / Area | Task to be Done | Cleaning Chemical | Completed By | Date | Initials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oven | Internal deep clean | Oven Cleaner | John Davis | 17/05/23 | JD |
| Fridge Seals | Wipe and check for mould | Deter-San | Mary Brown | 18/05/23 | MB |
| Behind Fridge/Freezer | Move and clean floor | Floor Cleaner | Sam Khan | 16/05/23 | SK |
| Can Opener | Wash and sanitise gears | Deter-San | John Davis | 17/05/23 | JD |
| Dry Store | Check stock for pests and rotate | N/A | Mary Brown | 19/05/23 | MB |
Manager Signature: J. Davis Date: 21/05/2023
Notes
The example shows a busy cafe where staff initials are used to track daily tasks. Daily tasks are colour coded by shift for simplicity. Weekly tasks are signed off with a full date and name to create a permanent audit trail for the council inspection. Note the specific chemical names match the Safety Data Sheets on site.
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Document Type
Kitchen Cleaning Schedule
A written plan used by Australian food businesses to list daily, weekly and monthly cleaning tasks for kitchen equipment and surfaces.