1. What is WORK SIMPLIFICATION?

2. What is work simplification?
The performance of tasks in the SIMPLEST way
possible to conserve
TIME
and
ENERGY!

3. 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

4. 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!

5. 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

6. 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

7. Organizing Workspace & Tools
Use the correct tool!
Examples:
Whisks
Liquid vs. Dry Measuring Cups
T vs. t
Stand Mixer vs. Spoon

8. 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

9. 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