Why Practice Effective Mise en place ( MIZ EN PLAHZ)?

• Saves time by having everything ready to combine.

• Eliminates the chance of culinary disasters that occur from lack of preparation.

• Save space on counters.

Importance of Mise en place

• Mise en place is easy! And being organized and prepared in the kitchen saves time and frustration.

• Trying to multi-task between ingredient preparation and cooking could be (pardon the pun) a recipe for disaster.

How to Practice Mise en Place

Step 1:Read the entire recipe. What do you need to make this product?

Step 2: Prepare your work space.

• Prepare sanitation bucket.

• Prepare wash stations.

• Sanitize counters and work stations.

• Locate trash receptacles for waste food waste/scraping (no disposals in house!).

• Clear counters of unnecessary items.

Step 3: Prepare the equipment.

• Check that all equipment is clean before food preparation.

• Preheat ovens, prepare pans, set out small utensils, and other necessary equipment.

Step 4: Gather ingredients.

• Pre-measure all ingredients into prep cups and bowls.

Step 5: Prepare ingredients and place in bowls. This may include washing, knife work, etc. before putting into prep cups and bowls.

Step 6: Begin cooking.

• Clean as you go to help with time management!

REFERENCE:

www.cusd80.com/cms/lib/AZ01001175/Centricity/Domain/3201/4-Mise%20en%20Place.pdf