Work simplification

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.
1.Chopping onions
2.Shredding cheese
3.Washing/trimming
chicken
4. Peeling oranges
5. Cooking rice

10. Pre-Preparation
What is it? Any step you do in advance to save
time when you are getting a meal ready.
1.Chopping onions
2.Shredding cheese
3.Washing/trimming
chicken
4. Peeling oranges
5. Cooking rice