Pronunciation: /ˈkɪtʃən pəˈliːs/
noun a term used to refer to the individuals responsible for maintaining cleanliness and order in a kitchen or mess hall
A1 The kitchen police make sure everything is clean and organized in the kitchen.
A2 The kitchen police are responsible for washing dishes and keeping the kitchen tidy.
B1 The kitchen police enforce sanitation guidelines and monitor food safety in the kitchen.
B2 The kitchen police conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with health regulations.
C1 The kitchen police oversee the training of new staff and maintain high standards of cleanliness.
C2 The kitchen police are in charge of inventory management and ordering supplies for the kitchen.
formal The kitchen police are responsible for ensuring that all food safety regulations are being followed in the restaurant.
informal Don't worry, I'll be the kitchen police and make sure no one eats the leftovers before dinner.
slang I heard Sarah got promoted to kitchen police, she's always been a stickler for cleanliness.
figurative As the team captain, he took on the role of kitchen police, making sure everyone was pulling their weight during practice.
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