What is WORK SIMPLIFICATION?
What is work simplification? The performance of tasks in the SIMPLEST way possible to conserve TIME and ENERGY!
Ways to Simplify Work Minimizing Hand and Body Motions Organizing Workspace & Tools Changing the Product OR Changing the Method Used to Make the Product Pre-Preparation
Minimizing Hand & Body Motions Performing a task repeatedly eventually results in reduced prep time. WHY? You’re developing a skill! Ex: Rinse and soak dishes- simplifies dishwashing!
Minimizing Hand & Body Motions Save yourself steps in the kitchen to simplify your work: Get your EQUIPMENT ready first Go to CABINETS and then REFRIGERATOR to get the ingredients you need
Organizing Workspace & Tools Store tools where you use them most! Ex: Store pots & pans by the range Buy duplicates of inexpensive tools like: Rubber spatulas Wooden spoons Measuring Cups And store them in the kitchen where they are easy to reach
Organizing Workspace & Tools Use the correct tool! Examples: Whisks Liquid vs. Dry Measuring Cups T vs. t Stand Mixer vs. Spoon
Changing the Product OR Changing the Method Used Example: Hand rolled biscuits are time consuming to prepare. Change the product: store-bought bread Change the method: dropped biscuits Example: Making a birthday cake from scratch takes time. Change the product: buy cupcakes Change the method: buy cake mix
Pre-Preparation What is it? Any step you do in advance to save time when you are getting a meal ready. Chopping onions Shredding cheese Washing/trimming chicken 4. Peeling oranges 5. Cooking rice