☛ What situations, during the last year, have kept you from fulfilling your job duties and coming to work on time?

☛ How do you handle situations that could cause tardiness or absenteeism?

☛ Everybody misses work sometimes. What are some legitimate reasons to miss work?

☛ During the last year, when your replacement hasn’t shown up and your manager asked you to stay late, what percentage of the time have you stayed late?

☛ What outside situations would affect your dependability on the job?

☛ Why do you think dependability is important for a restaurant cook?

☛ When you do not show up for work, how does it affect your co-workers?

☛ How many unscheduled absences did you have with your previous employer?

☛ How often are you late for work?

☛ Where does your employment fall in your list of priorities?

☛ Do you have your own transportation?

☛ Could I call your previous employer and ask how your attendance was and what would they tell me about your attendance?