This simple page of instructions concerning personal hygiene can be posted on the employee bulletin board or used as a handout with paychecks on a regular basis.

• Have physical and dental examinations at least once a year.
• Take a bath or shower daily.
• Use deodorants but refrain from perfumes and colognes, which can conflict with aromas from the food.
• Keep hair clean, neat, and under control.
• Wear clean, suitable clothing at all times.
• Wash hands frequently with germicidal soap and hot water before starting work, after using the toilet, after smoking, and before preparing food.
• Keep fingernails clean.
• Always keep clean rubberized finger bandages on cuts or sores. Rubber finger cots are particularly effective in guarding finger cuts.
• Avoid touching the scalp, face, eyes, and arms.
• Never use a serviette to wipe the face or arms.
• Do not wear jewelry or hair ornaments that may drop into food.
• To prevent pencils and pens from falling into food when bending over, keep them in pockets below waist level. Never put pencils and pens in the mouth or behind the ears.
• Never smoke, spit, or chew gum on the job.
• Cover the face with your elbow when sneezing or coughing, then wash hands.
• Always use an ice scoop for handling ice cubes, being careful to keep the handle out of the ice.
• Make use of a first-aid kit immediately after an accidental cut or burn.
• Stay at home if ill. Colds can be passed on to fellow employees or customers by breathing on utensils.
• Use a clean fork or spoon every time you taste food. To taste a liquid, ladle a small amount into a dish or saucer before tasting.
• Make certain that all equipment and utensils are clean and ready for use.
• Use only clean and sanitary hand towels.
• Keep your fingers at the edge of the plate when serving.
• Always carry clean tableware on a tray or plate, covered with a clean napkin.
• Always handle flatware and glassware by the handle, base, or stem.
• Never reuse perishable items such as cream, butter, or bread from a bussed table. They could have been contaminated. The exception may be individually wrapped coffee creamers or butter that has been kept on ice.
• Never touch food with the bare hands unless it is going to be cooked or reheated. Bread, butter, and fruit garnishes should be handled with utensils or plastic-gloved hands.