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Food Shelf Serve Team Guide

This guide walks you step-by-step through serving at the food shelf. You don’t need to know everything — just take the next right step.

Posture: Serve with warmth and dignity. If anything feels unclear, slow down and ask your Team Lead.

Before Opening — Arrival & Setup

  • Arrive and get oriented
  • Pull bread, desserts, and vegetables
  • Check veggies and remove spoiled items as you set them out
  • Stock shelves and prep bags
  • Set out iPads and get the app ready
↗ For more details Exact setup order, locations, and reminders.

Guest Interaction — Walking People Through

  • Greet guests warmly
  • Register guests at the iPad
  • Guide them through the food shelf
  • Maintain dignity and flow
↗ For more details Exact roles, phrases, and flow rules.

Logging & Organization

  • Set up iPads and clipboard
  • Check in returning or new guests
  • Manage the queue correctly
↗ For more details iPad setup, app behavior, and queue handling.

Distribution Flow

  • Use carts correctly
  • Follow aisle flow and signs
  • Help guests finish and reset carts
↗ For more details Aisles, carts, quantities, and pacing.

End of Shift — Closing & Reset

  • Put food away properly
  • Return iPads, carts, and supplies
  • Secure the room
  • Take a 30-second reset before you go (optional)
Practical closing steps + optional calm reset before you leave.