Work Plans The secret for success!

Why use a work plan? It is important to use a work plan to help meal preparation run smoothly. To implement a work plan, follow these steps: Steps 1- 5

Cooking time and temperature Steps for Work Plans 1. Select, read, and interpret the recipe Ingredients: 4 T flaxseeds, ground 2 c nut milk (almond milk should work great) 2 c strawberries 2 c blueberries 2 bananas Directions: GRIND flaxseeds with either a coffee/spice grinder, food processor, pepper mill, or mortar/pestle. PLACE flaxseeds, nut milk, berries, and banana in blender; cover. Blend on medium speed 1 min. or until smooth. POUR into large plastic or glass pitcher. SERVE over ice cubes, if desired. Store in refrigerator. Evaluate recipes: Nutrition Time Equipment Cost/expense Read recipes, noting: Cooking time and temperature Cooking terms Measurements Re-read recipes and be sure you have not questions about the recipe (research as needed)

Steps for Workplans 2. List the preparation tasks Ingredients: 4 T flaxseeds, ground 2 c nut milk (almond milk should work great) 2 c strawberries 2 c blueberries 2 bananas Directions: GRIND flaxseeds with either a coffee/spice grinder, food processor, pepper mill, or mortar/pestle. PLACE flaxseeds, nut milk, berries, and banana in blender; cover. Blend on medium speed 1 min. or until smooth. POUR into large plastic or glass pitcher. SERVE over ice cubes, if desired. Store in refrigerator. We are going to review on the next few slides what is involved in listing the preparation tasks and why it is important. 4

Listing Preparation Tasks All recipes are different. Tasks may be more or less complex. Following a recipe is critical to ensuring it’s success Listing the preparation steps, helps to analyze a recipe to determine who will execute which tasks This also helps to determine how you will dovetail tasks to save time and energy

Listing Preparation Tasks Dovetailing is accomplished during a lab by multi-tasking. This means tasks can be done at the same time to save time and energy. Examples: Darius cuts vegetables while his water comes to a boil on the range Quinn prepares mashed potatoes while her roast cooks in the oven. What examples can you think of?

Listing Preparation Tasks Some tasks may not be on the recipe: Wash hands Set the table Gather ingredients Wash fruits and vegetables Cut all fruits and vegetables Measure ingredients (should be done before beginning cooking) Gather equipment Prep sink with hot, soapy water and counters cleaned

Listing Preparation Tasks Some tasks are listed on a recipe, such as: Preheat oven Stir wet ingredients together Stir dry ingredients together Combine wet and dry ingredients Bake for 45 minutes

Listing Preparation Tasks Note that analyzing and listing the preparation tasks helps ensure that everyone is working during the lab time It also helps to ensure we finish on time Why would we want to finish on time?

Hint: remember some are not in the instructions. Steps for Workplans 2. List the preparation tasks Ingredients: 4 T flaxseeds, ground 2 c nut milk (almond milk should work great) 2 c strawberries 2 c blueberries 2 bananas Directions: GRIND flaxseeds with either a coffee/spice grinder, food processor, pepper mill, or mortar/pestle. PLACE flaxseeds, nut milk, berries, and banana in blender; cover. Blend on medium speed 1 min. or until smooth. POUR into large plastic or glass pitcher. SERVE over ice cubes, if desired. Store in refrigerator. Let’s Practice! Analyzing the smoothie recipe, use a piece of paper to list out the preparation tasks that would be required. Hint: remember some are not in the instructions. 10

List needed ingredients including amounts List on-hand ingredients Steps for Workplans 3. Prepare market order and timetable Ingredients: 4 T flaxseeds, ground 2 c nut milk (almond milk should work great) 2 c strawberries 2 c blueberries 2 bananas Directions: GRIND flaxseeds with either a coffee/spice grinder, food processor, pepper mill, or mortar/pestle. PLACE flaxseeds, nut milk, berries, and banana in blender; cover. Blend on medium speed 1 min. or until smooth. POUR into large plastic or glass pitcher. SERVE over ice cubes, if desired. Store in refrigerator. Market Order List needed ingredients including amounts List on-hand ingredients Calculate amount needed to purchase Finalize market order Purchase needed ingredients Timetable Start with the end time Work backwards to determine start time Start with the items that take the longest to prepare

Follow recipe directions as provided Steps for Work Plans 4. Make and carry out the work plan Ingredients: 4 T flaxseeds, ground 2 c nut milk (almond milk should work great) 2 c strawberries 2 c blueberries 2 bananas Directions: GRIND flaxseeds with either a coffee/spice grinder, food processor, pepper mill, or mortar/pestle. PLACE flaxseeds, nut milk, berries, and banana in blender; cover. Blend on medium speed 1 min. or until smooth. POUR into large plastic or glass pitcher. SERVE over ice cubes, if desired. Store in refrigerator. Follow recipe directions as provided Execute assigned preparation tasks Follow safety and sanitation protocols Clean as you go Use equipment properly Put equipment back in the correct place Clean and sanitize accordingly 12 12

Was the planning thorough? How well was the preparation? Steps for Work Plans 5. Evaluate the work plan. Ingredients: 4 T flaxseeds, ground 2 c nut milk (almond milk should work great) 2 c strawberries 2 c blueberries 2 bananas Directions: GRIND flaxseeds with either a coffee/spice grinder, food processor, pepper mill, or mortar/pestle. PLACE flaxseeds, nut milk, berries, and banana in blender; cover. Blend on medium speed 1 min. or until smooth. POUR into large plastic or glass pitcher. SERVE over ice cubes, if desired. Store in refrigerator. Was the planning thorough? How well was the preparation? Was equipment used correctly? How was the products taste, appearance, aroma, and texture? Was the kitchen clean? Did you finish on time? Was the teamwork effective? Was the food safe? Was everyone safe? 13