FOOD AND NUTRITION SSS2 FIRST TERM

WEEK 3

KITCHEN PLAN AND LAYOUT

CONTENT

• Definition of the kitchen (Types)
• Factors to consider when planning a kitchen.
• Kitchen plan

Definition of kitchen

The kitchen can be defined as a working room.  The kitchen can also be defined as a place where food is stored and prepared for meals.

A kitchen is also a place or a production centre where all cooking takes place.

Types of kitchen

Types of the kitchen are;

Family kitchen

Industrial kitchen

Family kitchen

This is the type of kitchen found in our homes.  The size of the kitchen varies from one to another and it depends on the following factors.

(1)      The size of the building itself.

(2)      The types of equipment /utensils to be used in the kitchen.

(3)      The types of menu to be prepared in the kitchen.

(4)      The size of the family.

(5)      The economic.... View More