State eight order of work preparation for service.

Eight orders of work in preparation for service (mise-en-place)

Before a restaurant opens, the service staff carry out the following tasks in order:

1. Report for duty on time, properly dressed and well groomed.
2. Sweep and clean the restaurant floor and dust the furniture.
3. Arrange the tables and chairs correctly in their positions.
4. Collect, wash and polish the silver, glassware and crockery.
5. Lay the tablecloths and set the covers (cutlery, glasses and cruets).
6. Prepare the sideboard (dumb waiter) with the equipment and accompaniments needed for service.
7. Fold the napkins and arrange them neatly on the covers.
8. Place the condiments, flowers and decorations, then make a final check of the whole room before service begins.