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Cleaning SOPCustomer Refund SOPRestaurant Kitchen SOPSimple SOP
FormatDocumentDocumentDocumentDocument
Works inGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and Word
Length7 pages7 pages6 pages2 pages
StyleMinimalMinimalFriendlyMinimal

What an SOP should cover

An SOP, or standard operating procedure, gives step-by-step instructions for a repeatable task, so it is done the same safe way each time.

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Cover the purpose and scope, who is responsible, equipment or materials, numbered steps, safety or quality checks, and version and review dates.

Have someone who has never done the task follow the steps, then fix wherever they get stuck.

Compare Cleaning SOP, Customer Refund SOP, and Restaurant Kitchen SOP, all 2 to 8 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.

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What is an SOP?

An SOP, or standard operating procedure, gives step-by-step instructions for a repeatable task, so it is done the same safe way each time.

What should an SOP include?

Include the purpose and scope, who is responsible, equipment or materials, numbered steps, safety or quality checks, and version and review dates. Have someone who has never done the task follow the steps, then fix wherever they get stuck.

Where should I start with an SOP?

Start with Cleaning SOP: Give every cleaner the same room-by-room routine, products and checks, then sign off who is trained. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Customer Refund SOP.

How long is an SOP?

The templates here are 2 to 8 pages long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.

Which apps can I use for an SOP?

Yes. These SOP templates work in Google Docs and Microsoft Word. All 5 templates are free, with no account or email needed.

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