1. Selecting the Service Tray:
All trays must be clean and tidy, free from chips.
Required items for preparing the tray are 1) Service tray 2) A clean tray cloth.
Check that the tray is clean and dry.
Check that the tray is well polished.
Check that the tray cloth is clean and free of stains, tears or holes.
2. Holding the Service Tray:
Small service tray should be carried with one hand.
The big tray must be carried with two hands.
Place the left hand under the centre of the tray with fingers spending out comfortably.
Heavy, high and hot items must be closed to your body.
Pick up the tray in your left hand, ensuring your palm is in the centre to keep the tray well balanced.
Your left arm needs to be at a 90-degree angle to your body. Elbow to be kept close to the side.
3. Positioning glasses on the tray:
The glasses need to be evenly balanced.
The tallest glasses are positioned closest to your body for safety.
Make sure the glasses cover no more than 80% of the tray.
Make sure the glasses are not touching each other on the tray.
Make sure there are no glasses to lay on the rim of the tray cloth.
4. Moving with the Service Tray:
Walk confidently and carefully.
Eyes always looking forward.
Demonstrate good posture.
The tray is kept on the level at all times.
Always keep balance and not overloaded when carrying a tray.
Don’t walk too fast or rushing in the restaurant.
Heavy, high items and hot items must be close to the body of service staff.
Empty trays must be carried flat, in the service position.
Place the left hand under the centre of the tray with fingers spreading out comfortably.
Palm and underarm should be right below the heaviest part of the tray after the dishes or drinks or service items are put on.
Carefully use both hands when carrying rectangular bussing tray (If applicable).
Heavy items must be moved closer to the body to avoid falling over and to provide extra stability.
Tray mat or tray liner, if required, must be designed to fit the tray, clean, free of holes and non-slip.
Tray and mat/liner should be washed and sanitized after shift and stored properly.
Never leave a service tray on the guest table while providing service.
Avoid un-balanced stacking on the service tray to ensure the safety of the glasses or plates.
5. Other Points to note while handling trays:
Don’t use the tray cloth for any cleaning to avoid additional washing.
Give colleagues coming from the right priority.
Never overload or stack up too high equipment.
Don’t walk too fast.
Use tray mat or liner if require.
Avoid unbalanced stacking on the service tray.
Never overload or stack up equipment too high
Large or heavy trays must be carried with two hands
Small service trays can be carried with one hand in the centre of the base, freeing one hand for service.
Fold the tray cloth in an original way.
Once you have served, pick up empty glasses from other tables and /or take new orders.
Take cleaning cloth/ clean ashtray with you.
11 дек 2018
