Student Outcome
  • -Able to understand time and timelines.
  • -Able to understand the purpose of working in a logical order.

Workflows

Preparing and cooking food in a logical order is a skill that is necessary to complete a set of tasks within a required timeframe. In the Hospitality industry this is known as 'workflow'. This topic will give you a basic understanding of how and why 'workflow' is important.

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    Planning Workflow

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    Planning workflow is important in a commercial kitchen so we stay on task.

    • plan your steps to ensure your dish is served at the correct time
    • do things in a logical sequence

    Lack of preparation can mean:

    • delays in serving customers
    • wasting time or food
    • food being contaminated

    Look at the menu for the restaurant.

    • what is served
    • tasks for each dish
    • equipment
    • who will do what

    We need to:

    • be organised
    • talk to our co-workers
    • be aware of time limits

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    Workflow

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    Workflow

    • How much time do you have?
    • Look at the list of tasks.
    • How long will each task take?
    • Prioritise the tasks.
    • Work through tasks according to list.
    • Check on the time to make sure you are on schedule.

    If your work has been prioritised and timed well, you will finish on time and be ready for service.

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    There are 2 parts in this section.

    1. The Glossary

    The glossary lists the more difficult words related to the topic in alphabetical order. The glossary also gives the meaning for each word.

    2. Look, Cover, Write, Check!

    This activity gives you practice at remembering and writing the words from the glossary.

  • The Glossary

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    Time management is the effective and efficient use of time. Mise en place is an important part of time management; if tasks are not completed food service will be affected.

    In a commercial kitchen or a bar it is important to prioritise your tasks to complete in the required timeframe. This can be done through a workflow plan.

    A workflow plan determines the order in which tasks are carried out to make the work flow.

    Workers are given set tasks to be completed within a timeframe. For example, preparation in a bar means that drinks will need to be cold and drink garnishes prepared before the bar opens.

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  • Do It: Planning Workflow

    Planning workflow means:

    • Planning steps in a logical sequence
    • Organisation of time and tasks
    • Cooperation with co-workers
    • Awareness of time limits

  • Do It: Mushroom and Spinach Lasagne

    Open the Mushroom and Spinach Lasagne SRC and answer the following questions.

    Mushroom and Spinach Lasagne SRC

  • Do It: Task Workflow and Timeline

    You have been put in charge of the pastry section at work because the pastry chef is off sick.

    He has left you a preparation list that needs to be completed prior to service.

    Work out which tasks you would do, from first to last, based on the time it takes to do the tasks.

    You should start with the task that takes the longest time.

Check It

Check It Quiz

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Workflow
  • Introduction
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  • Say It
  • Do It
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Look, Cover, Write, Check!

Try to memorise the following word.
When you are ready, click the mouse in the textbox below and try to spell the word correctly.
  • specific
  • organise
  • tasks
  • work flow
  • timeline
  • equipment
  • ingredients
  • logical sequence
  • cooperation
  • timeframe
  • SRC
  • time management
  • schedule
  • mise en place
  • recipe
  • prioritise

Planning Workflow

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Choose the best answer
A task is:
Good workflow means:
Specific means:

Mushroom and Spinach Lasagne

Mushroom and Spinach Lasagne SRC Click on TRUE or FALSE to answer.

Q1. The spinach must be taken out of the freezer and thawed and drained before using.
True
False
Mushroom and Spinach Lasagne SRC Click on TRUE or FALSE to answer.

Q2. When you have finished cooking the tomatoes, turn the oven on.
True
False
Mushroom and Spinach Lasagne SRC Click on TRUE or FALSE to answer.

Q3. Place the cheese on top of the lasagne dish after you have arranged the layers.
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False
Mushroom and Spinach Lasagne SRC Click on TRUE or FALSE to answer.

Q4. It shouldn't take more than about ten minutes to make the white sauce.
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False
Mushroom and Spinach Lasagne SRC Click on TRUE or FALSE to answer.

Q5. You should pre heat the oven.
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False
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Q6. Would you gather all the ingredients and equipment before starting to cook?
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No
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Q7. Would you read the recipe method before starting?
Yes
No

Task Workflow and Timeline

Work out which tasks you would do, from first to last, based on the time it takes to do the tasks.
You should start with the task that takes the longest time. Blue represents preparation and yellow cooking time.
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Task 4
Task 5
Try to find the following words in the find-a-word below. Click and drag to highlight the words as you find them.

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