Customer Service
ServSafe!
Restaurant Roles
Handling Problems
Customer Scenarios
100

What word do you say to greet a customer?

Hello, Good morning/afternoon

100

What must you do before handling food?

Wash your hands!

100

Who brings the food to the table?

Waiter/Waitress

100

What do you say if the food takes too long?

"Thank you for your patience, the food will be out very soon!"
100

A customer says "Thank you". What do you say?

You're welcome!

200

What is a polite way to say "What do you want?"

How may I help you?

200

What do you wear to keep hair out of food?

Hair net

200

Who cooks the food in the kitchen?

Chef/Cook

200

What should you do if a customer is upset?

Stay calm and respectful. Get help from a manager.

200

A customer is confused by the menu. What do you do?

Offer help and explanations!

300

What does “thank you” show?

Good manners

300

Why should you not touch ready-to-eat food with bare hands?

To prevent contamination

300

Who greets people when they walk into the restaurant?

Host/Hostess

300

What do you do if you spill something?

Apologize right away and calmly and safely pick it up.

300

A customer says their food is cold. What should you do?

Apologize and offer to fix it.

400

What is a respectful way to address an adult customer?

"Sir or Ma'am"

400

What do you do if you're sick with a fever or cough?

Stay home or tell a supervisor

400

What is the person in charge of the restaurant?

Manager

400

What do you do if you don’t know the answer to a question?

Ask a manager or co-worker. Never be afraid to ask for help!

400

A customer is being rude. How do you respond?

Be calm, polite, and get help from manager if needed.

500

What are the "Magic Words"?

Please and Thank You!

500

What temperature should hot food be kept at?

140°F or higher 

500

Who washes the dishes?

Dishwasher

500

What’s one way to show you are listening?

Eye contact, nodding head, saying "I understand"

500

A customer receives the wrong food. What should you do?

Apologize and offer to fix the mistake.

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