TYPES OF DIFFERENT KITCHEN'S AND LAYOUT'S

 

Here's an overview of different types of kitchens based on three key categories: 

1. Types of Kitchens by Layout

These are common in homes and apartments:

  TYPE                                           DESCRIPTION

Assembly line                Ideal for high volume kitchens, this layout arranges workspaces in a linner        Layout                            manner; allowing food to move seamlessly from preparation to cooking and                                             plating.

Iland Layout                  Features a central cooking station with preparation zones surrounding it,                                                  prompting easy movement and collabration among kitchen staff.

Zone-style layout          Divides the kitchen into specializesd areas (e.g., preparation, cooking, plating),                                        ensuring smooth operations and reducing congestion.

Galley layout                A compact design with two parallel workspaces, which maximizes efficiency in                                       small spaces.

Open Kitchen               Allows customers to see the cooking process, increasing transparency and            Layout                         engagement.

Peninsula Layout         Similar to an island kitchen but attached to a wall, providing additional                                                     workspace while maintaining accessibility.

2. Types of Kitchens by Culinary Purpose

These refer to how kitchens are used in a culinary or food production setting:

          TYPE                                                       PURPOSE

Commercial Kitchen          Found in restaurants, hotel; designed for high-volume cooking.

Central/Commissary          Used by food chains or catering services to prepare food in bulk. 
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Cloud/Ghost Kitchen         Delivery-only kitchens with no dine-in;popular in food delivery services.

Open Kitchen                    Customer-facing kitchens in restaurants;promotes transparency.

Exhibition Kitchen            A type of open kitchen designed to showcase chefs and techniques.

Institutional Kitchen         Used in hospitals, schools, or offices for large-scale meal preparation.

Outdoor Kitchen               Open-air cooking space, usually in homes or events for barbecuing etc.

Mobile Kitchen                 Food trucks or trailers equipped for cooking on the go.

3. Types of Kitchen by Industry or Function

Used in professional or specialized environmental

          Type                                                  Function/Industry

Restaurant Kitchen            Structured with specific stations (hot, cold, prep,dessert)

Catering Kitchen               Optimized for preparing and packaging food for off-site events.

Bakery Kitchen                 Equipped with proofers, mixers, ovens for bread/pastries.

Confectionery                   Specialized in making chocolate, candies, desserts.
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Test Kitchen                      Used by food companies or media for recipe development and                                                                    experimentation.

R&D Kitchen                    Research-based kitchen used in culinary innovation or product development.

Industrial Kitchen             Large-scale food production units (factories, frozen meals, etc).

Farm Kitchen                   Often attached to farms, used for processing fresh produce, canning, and                                                   preserving.           

 

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CHEFS HIERARKEY AND JOB DESCRIPTION

MODERN KITCHEN BRIGADE

EXECUTIVE CHEF

This position carries overall responsibility for all aspects of production, for quality of the products served, for hiring and managing the kitchen staff, for controlling costs and meeting budgets, and for coordinating with departments not directly involved in food production.
Duties also include making new menus, purchasing, costing and scheduling of employees. They are also responsible for kitchen plant and machinery.

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF/EXECUTIVE PASTRY SOUS CHEF

A senior chef, often the second in command in a kitchen, responsible for managing operations, overseeing staff, and ensuring quality and service. They work directly with the Executive Chef to handle the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, including food production, staff management, and adherence to health and safety standards. Detailed responsibilities are inventory management, administrative tasks

PASTRY SOUS CHEF

They enjoy a different status, and the work of their department is generally separated from the main kitchen and is self-contained in the matter of cold storage, machinery, and equipment. They are responsible for all hot and cold desserts. They may include cakes, pastry, ice creams, creams, etc.
Detailed responsibilities are assisting the executive pastry chef in managing the day-to-day operations of the pastry kitchen, including workflow, scheduling.

SOUS CHEFS [UNDER THE CHEFS]

They are the principal assistants to the head chefs and aid the chefs in general administration and in particular, supervising food production, and overseeing its service. They are the acting head chefs in the absence of the head chefs.

CHEF DE PARTIES [SECTION CHEFS]

All chef de parties are supervisors in charge of a clearly defined set of activities within the kitchen. They are the station heads and must be skilled to cook every dish made by their stations. They should also have a certain degree of administrative skills. They should be able to plan and carry out production schedules for the sections.
Duties responsibilities are station management, food preparation, quality, inventory and ordering, teamwork and leadership, cleanliness and sanitation, assisting senior chef, following procedure.

DEMI CHEF DE PARTIES

They are also in a supervisory Capacity. They take charge in the absence of the chef de parties. They assist the chef de parties.
Detailed responsibility is Food Preparation, station management, team support, quality control, cost control, specialization, career advancement, career advancement.

COMMIS     
                     
Among all the Commis 1,2 & 3, Commis 1 is being seniors. They are the assistants to the chef de parties and demi chef de parties. 
Detailed responsibilities are potential for advancement, learning and development, assisting other chefs, inventory management, food preparation.

APRRENTICES

These are the trainees who help out in day-today operations.
Detailed Responsibility are on-the-job training, structural learning, focus on practical skills, learning new skills, working as a part of team, following instruction, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.

 

NOTE: These positions defined here are in a classical sense. In the real world, they are combined, altered, and adapted to fit the specific goals of the individual operation.

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KEY DEPARTMENTS IN CULINARY INDUSTRY

In the food industry, many people work together to prepare, serve food and to make business

Management and Business Team:

Restaurant Owner:

Investing in and running the business.

General Manager:

The General Manager functions as the primary strategic business leader

Human Resource: 

The functions of the HR department include recruitment of new staff, benefits administration, payroll and employee management.

Security:

Ensures that all events are executed smoothly and without any complications.

Purchasing Team:    

In the food and beverage industry, the purchasing team plays a crucial role    
in the daily operations of the department.

Engineering:

The Engineering Department is responsible for ensuring that all restaurant and
kitchen facilities are kept in excellent condition.

Accounting:

The head of the F&B department should collaborate with the accounting
department to establish monthly or yearly targets for sales, profits, and cost
control.

Purchasing:

To ensure success, it's important that both departments work collaboratively
when making purchase decisions, such as determining the types, quantities,       
and prices of the materials to be ordered.

Sales/Marketing:

Marketing brings in leads and builds brand awareness, while sales turns   
those leads into customer.

Event Manager:

They work with clients to understand their vision and then develop a plan to execute the event successfully.

Information Technology Manager:  

The IT department installs, configures and services phone systems, software and the Internet for employees and guests.

Executive Chef:

Trains culinary staff, Monitor Operations, planning menus, leading the kitchen.

Food & Beverage Manager:

Handling daily operations, staff, and customer service.

Executive Kitchen Steward:

Executive kitchen steward is responsible for the supervision of all silver, dish, and glass washing and the maintenance of high standards of kitchen cleanliness.

Health & Hygiene Management:

Asses & develop an overall organizational policy to ensure proper hygiene in every aspect of the organizational activities.

 

Food Critics and Writers: Reviewing and writing about food and restaurants.

 

SOURCES

To know more detailing on Administrative Department Click this link:
The12 Key Hotel Departments and Their Responsibilities | Indeed.com Singapore

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