US Foods Holding Corp. has launched the Restaurant Reopening Blueprint, an online resource that provides operators with a how-to for putting key COVID-19 guidelines into practice as they reopen. The document was informed by interviews with key stakeholders including diners, restaurant staff, US Foods consultants, and chefs.
The guide provides recommendations for approaching regulatory requirements, principles for planning an effective reopening, best practices for approaching front-of-house and back-of-house operations, and specific solutions for other foodservice formats such as cafeterias, quick-service restaurants, fast-casual restaurants, food courts, and bars and lounges.
“Preparing to reopen a restaurant in the face of a changing pandemic can be complex and challenging without the right resources to help guide your planning efforts,” said Jim Osborne, senior vice president of customer strategy and innovation at US Foods, in a statement. “As part of our ongoing commitment to helping independent operators Make It, we believe the Restaurant Reopening Blueprint is an invaluable resource for helping operators make sense of the new business practices and applying them in a way that will enhance diner confidence and support the successful ramp-up of their reopening efforts.”
The CDC has also issued guidelines for restaurants and bars reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to following state and local laws, the CDC recommends that businesses intensify cleaning, sanitation, disinfection, and ventilation; train all employees on health and safety protocols, and have a plan in place if an employee gets sick, among other suggestions.
Related: Restaurants Across US Prepare to Reopen; Kroger Introduces Guide to Workplace Safety During COVID-19.
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