Kitchen Staff Lacked Training on Grease Fire Response
Penalty
Summary
During a facility tour and interview with the Director of Maintenance, it was observed that kitchen staff were not aware of the proper response protocols for addressing a grease fire in the cooking facilities. Two kitchen staff members were specifically asked about the procedures to follow if a grease fire were to occur on the griddle or stove top. Both staff members stated that they did not know the appropriate response protocols and confirmed that they had not received training on how to respond to a grease fire. The deficiency was identified in one of four smoke compartments and was witnessed by the Director of Maintenance and the Kitchen Lead Staff during the interview. The lack of staff knowledge and training regarding grease fire response was cited as a failure to maintain the cooking facilities in accordance with NFPA 101: Life Safety Code, which requires employees to be instructed in life safety procedures and devices.