1. Work Plans
The secret for success!

2. 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

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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?

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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?

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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