Tuesday, 16 February 2016

Kitchen Planning : Q & A


Kitchen planning is systematic designing of the kitchen that will not only save valuable space in the kitchen but also help the employees perform work in their best capacity. The kitchen should be laid out such that all the equipments are well placed and employees walk less and work better.

Ø Question & Answer

Q1. Define kitchen organization.

Answer :  Kitchen organization is a well planned kitchen which provides proper and safe place for employees to perform in their best capacity. Systematically designed kitchen will save valuable space and also help to use the space in to its maximum potential.

Q2. List the factors to be kept in mind while designing a kitchen.

Answer :   Following are the Factors to be kept in mind while designing a kitchen  :-
  1. Space required /available - working space required per person in directly proportionate to the amount of meals to be prepared. This needs to be calculated before the kitchen space is allocated.
  2. Type of outlet- different outlets require different layout
  3. Type of client or guest- The guest’s preferences towards the food affects the kitchen planning indirectly.
  4. Type of meal offered- Menu affects the placement of the equipments, work flow and manpower requirement.
  5. Time of operation- Meal timings decide the design of the kitchen.
  6. Type of service- Different style of services influence the layout and design of the kitchen
  7. Number of covers and cover turnover- The quantity of food being prepared per day and the number of people it will be served to.
  8. Future expansion- Any expansion in the future will influence the initial planning.
  9. Equipment placement-
  10. Exhausting and fresh air-                      
  11. Electrical points and lighting
  12. Water drainage .
All civil work  plays a very important role in the designing of the kitchen 

Q3. Draw the layout of Receiving Area . 







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