A kitchen is a room used for cooking and food preparation. The main functions of a kitchen are cooking, preparing food, dining, food storage, entertaining, dishwashing, and laundry. A key consideration in kitchen design is the work triangle, which is an imaginary line connecting the three primary work stations: food storage, preparation/cooking, and clean-up. The work triangle should have a perimeter of less than 26 feet to avoid traffic flow problems. Knowing kitchen layout and the work triangle is important for efficient use of space and movement within the kitchen.

2. What is a kitchen?

3. A kitchen is a room or part of a room used for
cooking and food preparation. The main function of
a kitchen is cooking or preparing food, but it may
also be used for dining, food storage, entertaining,
dishwashing, and laundry. The evolution of the
kitchen is linked to the invention of the cooking
range or stove and the development of water
infrastructure capable of supplying water to private
homes.

4. OBJECTIVES:
Read and interpret kitchen symbols according to job
specifications.
Determine the parts and functions of a kitchen layout.
Value the importance of kitchen symbols & layout.

6. Essential Question:
What is the importance of knowing the
different kitchen layout?

8. The work triangle is an imaginary line drawn from
each of the three primary work stations in the
kitchen - the food storage, preparation/cooking, and
clean-up stations. By drawing these lines, you can
assess the distance required to move to and from
each area and thus determine how well the traffic
will flow. To help avoid traffic flow problems, work
triangles should have a perimeter that measures
less than 26 feet.

9. The food storage station
Your refrigerator and
pantry are the major items
here. Cabinetry like lazy Suzan
or swing-out pantry units adds
function and convenience.
Options like wine racks, spice
racks, and roll-out trays help to
organize your groceries.

10. The preparation/cooking station
Your range, oven, microwave,
and smaller appliances are found in
this area. Counter space is important
in this section. Conserve space by
moving appliances off the counter
with appliance garage cabinets and
space-saving ideas like towel rods and
pot lid racks.

11. The clean-up station
Everyone's least favorite
activity is one of the kitchen's
most important - clean-up. This
area is home to the sink, waste
disposal, and dishwasher.
Cabinetry for this station is
designed to organize with the
trash bin cabinet and rollout tray
baskets for storage convenience.

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16. Why do we need to study about the different
kitchen floor plan layout?
What are the 3 primary kitchen workstations which
create the work triangle?

17. Sketch your kitchen layout with the use of
the different kitchen symbols.