CLB 3 Reading - Workplace Instructions: Using the Staffroom Properly
Competency Area:
Comprehending Information
Workplace Context: Office, warehouse, grocery store, and other
workplaces
CLB 3 READING TASK - Reading: Staffroom
Rules for Lunch Breaks
Instructions:
Read the workplace instructions below. Then answer the 10 questions. You may
look back at the reading to find information.
STAFFROOM NOTICE
To: All Employees
From: Workplace Management
Subject: Keeping the Staffroom Clean
Please follow these instructions when you use the
staffroom during your lunch break. We want everyone to have a clean and
comfortable place to eat.
1. Keep the Tables Clean
Before you eat, make sure your table is clean.
After lunch, wipe the table with a cleaning cloth. Put your garbage in the
correct bin.
2. Store Your Food Properly
Write your name on your food containers. Put your
lunch in the staffroom refrigerator. Do not leave food on the tables overnight.
Take your food home at the end of the day.
3. Use the Microwave Safely
Remove metal items before putting food in the
microwave. Cover your food with a microwave-safe lid. Do not leave the
microwave while it is running. Clean up any spills after heating your food.
4. Wash Your Dishes
Wash your plates, cups, and cutlery after eating.
Dry them and put them away. Do not leave dirty dishes in the sink.
5. Respect Other Employees
Keep your voice low when other employees are
eating or resting. Put your phone on silent if you are watching a video. Leave
the staffroom ready for the next person.
Thank you for helping keep our staffroom clean and
comfortable for everyone.
Workplace Management
Comprehension
Questions
Purpose and Main Idea
- What
is the main purpose of this notice?
- Who
is this notice written for?
Details
- Where
should employees put their lunch during the workday?
- What
should employees do after using the microwave?
- Name
two things employees should do with their dishes after eating.
a. _________________________________________________________
b.
_________________________________________________________
- What
should employees do with their phones when watching a video in the
staffroom?
Vocabulary
- In
Step 5, what does respect mean?
A. To think about other people's needs and
feelings
B. To tell other people what to do
C. To leave the room quickly
- In
Step 1, what does wipe mean?
A. To throw something away
B. To clean a surface with a cloth
C. To move something to another room
Writer–Reader Relationship
- Why
does Workplace Management use the word please in the notice?
A. To make the instructions sound polite
B. To tell employees that lunch is finished
C. To ask employees to bring food to work
Inference and Interpretation
- An
employee finishes lunch and sees dirty dishes in the sink. What should the
employee do? Explain why.
CLB 4 READING TASK Reading: Staffroom
Procedures During Breaks
Instructions: Read the staffroom
procedures carefully. Answer all 10 questions using complete sentences where
appropriate. Some questions require you to make a reasonable conclusion from
the information in the notice.
WORKPLACE
PROCEDURE NOTICE
To: All Staff Members
From: Facility Supervisor
Subject: Staffroom Use and Cleanliness
The staffroom is a shared space where employees
can eat, relax, and take their scheduled breaks. Everyone is responsible for
keeping it clean, safe, and comfortable. Please follow the procedures below.
1. Clean Shared Surfaces
Before preparing or eating food, check that the
table and counter are clean. Wipe any dirty surfaces with the cleaning supplies
provided. After eating, remove crumbs, food scraps, and spills so the next
employee can use the area safely.
2. Store Food Correctly
Place your lunch in a sealed container and write
your name and the date on it. Store it in the staffroom refrigerator. Do not
leave perishable food at room temperature for long periods. Remove your food at
the end of your shift. Unlabelled or expired food may be removed during the
weekly refrigerator clean-out.
3. Follow Microwave Instructions
Use only containers marked as microwave-safe.
Never put metal objects or foil in the microwave. Cover food to prevent
splashes, but leave a small opening for steam. Stay nearby while the microwave
is operating. When you finish, wipe away any spills and allow hot containers to
cool before handling them.
4. Wash and Store Dishes
Wash your dishes, cups, and cutlery immediately
after use. Dry them and return them to the correct cupboards or drawers. Do not
leave dishes soaking in the sink for the next shift. If the sink is blocked or
a tap is leaking, report the problem to the facility supervisor.
5. Keep the Room Comfortable
Employees may talk quietly during their breaks,
but loud conversations, videos, and phone calls can disturb others. Use
headphones for audio and keep your phone volume low. If a coworker is resting,
respect their need for a quiet space.
6. Leave the Staffroom Ready for Others
Before leaving, check your table, the counter,
and the area around your seat. Put rubbish in the correct bins and return
shared items to their proper places. Report any damaged equipment or cleaning
supplies that need replacing. These small actions help maintain a pleasant
space for every employee.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Facility Supervisor
Comprehension
Questions
Purpose and Main Idea
- What
is the main purpose of this workplace notice?
- Why
is it important for employees to follow these procedures in a shared
staffroom?
Details
- What
three pieces of information should employees write on or include with
their food containers?
- What
should employees do if the staffroom sink is blocked or a tap is leaking?
- According
to Step 3, name two precautions employees should take when heating food in
the microwave.
a.
_________________________________________________________
b.
_________________________________________________________
- What
should employees do before leaving the staffroom at the end of their
break?
Vocabulary in Context
- In
Step 2, what does perishable food mean?
A. Food that can spoil if it is not stored
properly
B. Food that must always be eaten cold
C. Food that can be stored forever
Answer: ______
- In
Step 6, what does maintain mean?
A. To repair something that is broken
B. To keep something in good condition
C. To remove something permanently
Answer: ______
Writer–Reader Relationship
- Who
wrote this notice, and who is expected to follow the instructions? Give
one detail from the text to support your answer.
Inference and Interpretation
- An
employee puts an unlabelled lunch container in the refrigerator on Monday.
On Friday, the container is still there. What might happen to the food,
and why should the employee follow the food-storage procedure?
Word Bank: a box, an item, shelf, ladder, safely, carefully, heavy, high, take, hold, keep, reach, check, face, stop, climb down, put away
