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Discover how to create an effective work plan for cooking to ensure all dishes are ready simultaneously. Learn the importance of a timetable, multitasking techniques, and the step-by-step process involved in pre-preparation, preparation, and cooking tasks. From reading recipes and gathering ingredients to final cleanup and evaluation of your cooking experience, mastering a work plan enhances efficiency in the kitchen. Explore useful examples and time calculations to improve your culinary skills and streamline your meal preparation.
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What is a work plan? • A time table to make sure all foods are ready at the same time.
How can you do this? • Dovetail tasks—doing several tasks at the same time to save time and energy. • Example: Cooking the entrée and vegetables while you are preparing dessert.
Pre-Preparation Tasks • 1. Read the recipe. • 2. Prepare the market order (grocery list) • 3. Gather equipment • 4. Gather ingredients
Preparation Tasks • Wash hands • Set table • Measure ingredients • Clean as you go • Preheat oven • Mix ingredients • Set timer • Cook! • Final clean up
How do you know where to start? • The entrée (main dish) usually takes the longest. • Examples: • Pork Tenderloin • Tacos • Chicken
Timetable • Used to make sure you complete all tasks on time. • List pre-preparation times • List preparation times • List cooking time • Calculate total time • Calculate starting time
Evaluation • A step-by-step procedure where you reflect on your cooking experience. • Did you like the taste? • Was it prepared correctly? • Did you follow the work plan? • What would you do differently?