Title: Follow a standardized recipe.
Course: Culinary Arts I (16052-I) > Section: Applying Food-Preparation Techniques

Following a standardized recipe should include

- defining the term mise en place
- demonstrating mise en place
- performing all steps of a standardized recipe in the given order so that the resulting product matches the intended product exactly.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why must an employee follow a recipe?
- What is the difference between a recipe and a formula? When might each be used?
- What part does a recipe play in a purchasing system?

Communication

- What communication techniques are used in writing standardized recipes?
- How can technology be used to ensure recipes are communicated properly?

Leadership

- Why is mathematics an important skill in following recipes?
- Why is it important to emphasize organization when following a recipe?

Management

- How does mise en place help organize the kitchen?
- Why is applying mise en place important when following a recipe?
- How does mise en place affect team productivity and quality of work?
- How does mise en place affect cleanliness and food safety?
- How can not following a standardized recipe affect the total cost of food production? How can it affect food quality? How can it affect food waste?