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They support effective production sequencing.

A work flow plan is a map or set of sequential instructions for completing tasks. In some kitchens the
tasks required will be so well-known that they do not need to be written down everyone knows what
to do and when to do it. In other kitchens tasks will be written or mapped.

Plans will be based on a menu breakdown, standard recipes, identification of equipment needed,
task delegation and teamwork. When analysing the menu breakdown and standard recipes you will
look at the ingredients used in each dish, cookery methods and preparation time-this helps you plan
tasks and assign them to the most appropriate work area or member of the kitchen brigade or team.

Tasks will be prioritised. The order of preparation will be dependent on the length of time it will take
to complete a task and the use to which the product will be put. For instance, if there are soups or
sauces to be made, the stocks, which form the base of these dishes, must be prepared in time to be
used. A stock will need to cook for several hours.
Other tasks will be ordered around the preparation and/or cookery of the products on which they
are dependent. Smaller, quicker tasks will be completed toward the end of the mise en place period.
By determining what needs to be done and when it should be done and by developing logically
sequenced plans you will be able to: combine two or more tasks improve old methods collect the
utensils for several tasks at the same time thus eliminating the need to walk back and forth from the
utensils to the preparation area
• set up your workspace to make it more time efficient because everything you need is within
reach
• work out serving and presentation times

• organise store more effectively
• organise the team more efficiently (start times, break times)

Work flow plans or lists:
• make the organisation more effective

• act as checklists to ensure that preparation has been fully completed
• minimise the time that will be taken to complete tasks because everyone knows what to do
and when to do it
• clarify the time schedules that need to be adhered to

• make it easier to work in a logical sequence
• increase efficiency

• give everyone clear direction
• help conserve energy of staff

• minimise food and labour wastage
• maximise productivity

• help staff members work safely
• reduce fatigue which in turn helps reduce mistakes and accidents

Plans act to clarify responsibility so that each staff member knows what they are responsible for and
what others are responsible for. They make work easier and support teamwork-the cooperative
aspect of a number of staff members working together to achieve objectives (targets).