Set the alarm for 11:17 p.m.

Web alarm clock for 11:17 p.m.

As you hand the fish-smoking watch to someone else after the day’s catch, set the alarm for 11:17 pm so the changeover has a clear checkpoint. Tell the next person what stage the fish has reached, which tray needs attention, and what should remain untouched. That leaves a defined stretch before 12:00 am for checking the smoke and keeping the handover notes useful.

During a late smoking shift, an alarm you cannot hear is little help beside the hiss of coals and evening sounds. Check that your phone is not in silent mode and choose a volume you can notice from the work area. Keep the browser running and the phone awake: if either stops, the fish-smoking alarm may not sound, leaving the next check without a prompt.

Before settling into the next watch, have water nearby and choose a light snack that will not leave greasy hands around the racks, lids, or utensils. A banana, pandesal, or a small portion of leftover rice can fit the late hour without turning the 11:17 pm check into a meal break. Save heavier food and another cup of coffee until the fish is secure and the shift has properly changed hands.