Because one-and-done doesn’t work.

It’s not enough to train your team once and hope for the best.
Safety habits don’t stick unless they’re reinforced.

Unfortunately, most restaurant training stops right after orientation—if there’s a formal orientation at all. Employees watch one video, sign one form, and somehow that’s supposed to cover them for the rest of the year (and beyond)?

That’s not training—that’s a lawsuit or a tragedy waiting to happen.

The Forgetting Curve Is Real

Research shows most people forget up to 90% of what they learn within 30 days—unless the knowledge is reinforced.

That’s why at Restaurant Employee Safety Training (REST), we recommend safety refreshers every 28 days.

It’s not overkill—it’s how you stay ahead of the forgetting curve.

Think of it like brushing your teeth. You don’t do it once and call it good for the year. You keep the habit to stay healthy. Safety training works the same way.

Refreshing vs. Repeating

Ongoing training doesn’t mean starting from scratch every month—it means revisiting key principles with fresh examples and laser focus.

REST modules are designed to rotate through essential safety topics:

• Preventing Cuts

• Avoiding Burns

• Slips, Trips & Falls

• Ergonomics & Safe Lifting

• PPE & Chemical Safety

• Fire Prevention

• Bloodborne Pathogens

• Robbery Awareness

• Youth Worker Safety
  …and more.

By rotating topics monthly, safety becomes a rhythm—not a one-time event.

What’s at Stake?

In a busy restaurant kitchen, hazards are everywhere:

• Sharp knives and slicers

• Scalding fryers and ovens

• Wet, greasy, or cluttered floors

• High-pressure cleaning chemicals

• Hot plates, open flames, and electrical cords

Most injuries don’t happen because employees don’t care. They happen because people forget what to watch for—or they get used to cutting corners.

Ongoing training keeps safety top-of-mind—without micromanaging.

Protecting Everyone

One person’s mistake can hurt many:

• If your line cook rushes through knife prep and gets hurt—who covers their shift?

• If your teen dishwasher mixes the wrong cleaners—who’s breathing those fumes?

Ongoing training protects employees, guests, and your bottom line.

The Smart Move

This isn’t just about compliance—it’s about building a safer, smarter culture where your people and profits thrive.

Safety isn’t a one-time fix.
It’s a mindset.
A habit.
A rhythm.

And ongoing training is how you build it.