Workplace Etiquette Presentation for Kitchen Staff

1. WORKPLACE
ETIQUETTE
RE-ORIENTATION
January 23, 2025
( Thursday)
Daisee’s Function Room
2PM-4PM

2. WHAT IS WORKPLACE
ETIQUETTE?
Workplace etiquette refers to the set of accepted behaviors, norms, and
manners that guide how people interact in a professional environment.
It encompasses the expectations for how employees should communicate,
behave, and treat one another in the workplace.
This can include everything from how you dress and how you speak to
colleagues, to how you handle conflicts or use office resources.

3. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
● Fostering respectful and cooperative atmosphere
● Managing communications
● Making everyone feel valued, respected and understood
● Build healthy office environment
● Workplace conflict-free

4. Things that were observed:
● Unprofessional Attitude (e.g respect your superiors)
● Miscommunication
● Overlooking of Hygiene and Cleanliness
● Role Delegation
● Inappropriate habits (e.g eating in prohibited areas like
staff lockers)
● Taking initiative
● Reenactment

5. RULES FOR INTERACTING WITH
COLLEAGUES AT WORK
Rules for
interacting with
colleagues at
work

6. 1.BE PUNCTUAL.
Being on time is key to
keeping things for
professional.

7. 2. DRESS
APPROPRIATELY.
Following workplace dress code shows
your professionalism and respect for
workplace culture.

8. Complete prescribed uniform
1. White t-shirt
2. Black pants
3. Closed shoes
4. Hairnet
5. Apron
Prohibited
6. Long nails/nail extensions/nail polish
7. Fake lashes/lash extensions
8. Jewelry (Accessories, earrings etc.)
9. Make-up

9. 3. BE RESPECTFUL.
● Showing kindness
to everyone.
● Being considerate is
also a sign of
respect.

10. 4. GREET EVERYONE
Make it a point to say “Good
morning” to your team when you
arrive in the morning before you
make it to your work area.
A simple act will help foster a
friendly and inclusive office
environment.

11. 5. PRACTICE MEETING
ETIQUETTE
● Being punctual
● Having a dedicated
agenda
● Coming prepared with
notes and ideas
● Actively listening without
interrupting
● Making eye contact while
someone is speaking

12. 6. PROVIDE CLARITY ON
YOUR AVAILABILITY.
Be responsive.
Through email, chats, texts or
call.

13. 7. BRIDGE GAPS
BETWEEN OFFICE
AND REMOTE
INTERACTIONS.
Make a conscious effort to
keep your remote peers in the
loop about anything going at
work.

14. 8.COMMUNICATE
EFFECTIVELY TO
AVOID CONFUSION
Clear communication
minimizes confusion and
promotes
straightforward and
effective communication
sharing.

15. 9. BE AWARE OF
NON-VERBAL
CUES
Be mindful of your
attitude. It’s not about
what we say, it’s about
what we do.

16. 10. USE SHARED
RESOURCES
RESPONSIBLY.
Always assume that everything in the
workplace is public property. Ensure
that supplies and equipment are used
responsibly and left in good condition
for others.

17. 11. BE MINDFUL
OF SPACE.
Office spaces’ aim is to
foster effective
collaboration. Be also
considerate of others’
space and comfort
levels.

18. 12. AVOID GOSSIP AND
RESPECT YOUR CO-
WORKERS’ PRIVACY.
Social interactions in the
workplace are important
but they shouldn’t make
anyone feel uncomfortable.

19. 13. Secure confidential
documents.
Always store
sensitive files in
cabinets.

20. 14. OFFER HELP
TO OTHERS.
Offer assistance to a
struggling coworker.

21. 15. STAY HOME IF
YOU ARE UNWELL.
Prioritize your health.

22. 16. KEEP IT
CLEAN AND
UNTIDY.
Cleanliness improves
productivity.

23. 17. BE MINDFUL
OF SMELLS
Smells can be quite
distracting. Be mindful
of smells as a sign of
respect.

24. THANK YOU.

25. Game:
Pass the
charades
(Action word +
object)