(a) State four advantages of a well planned kitchen. (b) Mention four categories of kitchen equipment (i)___________(ii)__________(iii)__________(iv)_______...

(a) Four advantages of a well planned kitchen

• It saves time and energy, because work flows smoothly from storage to preparation to cooking to service without unnecessary movement.
• It reduces accidents, since equipment is well arranged, floors are clear and there is enough working space.
• It promotes hygiene and easy cleaning, as surfaces, drainage and layout are designed to be kept clean.
• It increases output and efficiency, allowing more food to be produced with less labour and lower cost.

Good ventilation and lighting, and better supervision of staff, are also acceptable advantages.

(b) Four categories of kitchen equipment

1. Large (heavy) equipment, such as cookers, ovens and refrigerators.
2. Mechanical equipment, such as food mixers, slicing machines and dishwashers.
3. Small equipment and utensils, such as pots, pans, bowls and whisks.
4. Small hand tools and cutlery, such as knives, spoons, graters and peelers.