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
