Lab Time Schedule 

Prep Day To Do List:

• To create an effective prep day To Do List you will need to develop a work plan first.

• Note the start and end time of the class period to help you plan the To Do List for Prep Day.

• Always give your lab group a minimum of 10 minutes to clean up every time you enter the lab kitchens.

***Note***

On the Food Lab Sheet you are listing out your lab team To Do List Activity.

Lab Day Time Schedule:

• To create an effective lab day time schedule you will need to develop a work plan first.

• Note the start and end time of the class period to help you create a lab schedule that your lab team can implement successfully.

• Always give your lab team 10 minutes to eat their lab creations.

• Always give your lab team 10 minutes to clean up your lab mess.

• Always give your lab team 1 to 3 minutes to complete a Kitchen Check.

***Note***

On the Food Lab Sheet your are listing out your lab activities and assign times to each activity.

How do I create a Dovetail?

• To create an effective lab day time schedule you will need to develop a work plan first.

  • Not every preparations step needs your undivided attention. You could, for example, make a tossed salad while chicken pieces are roasting.

• Dovetail means to overlap tasks to use your time more efficiently.

• Dovetailing is especially important when you are preparing a whole meal.

  • Example: While you keep an eye on the cooking eggs, you can mix the orange juice.

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