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can be made to show the approximate size of each work area and its location relative to other<br />

departments. The architect in conjunction would per<strong>for</strong>m this task with the food service design<br />

consultant.<br />

The next step in the planning process is to draw a schematic plan, based on all the important<br />

data gathered earlier, that shows work areas, traffic aisles, and the location of specific pieces<br />

of equipment. At this point, it is important <strong>for</strong> the food service director to evaluate the proposed<br />

layout. Charting the work flow <strong>for</strong> typical menu items on the scale diagram is an excellent way<br />

to assess the plan’s feasibility. It is possible to pinpoint traffic problems that can result from misplaced<br />

or inadequate equipment, too little or too much space, and generally poor work-flow patterns.<br />

The food service director should suggest improvement be<strong>for</strong>e actual construction begins.<br />

Changes after construction has begun or after it is finished are costly and sometimes impossible<br />

to make. The food service director should also be aware of the department’s basic requirements<br />

<strong>for</strong> location, building materials <strong>for</strong> interior surfaces, lighting, utilities, and ventilation.<br />

Location<br />

The food service department should have ready access to receiving, storage, and dining areas<br />

and to elevators. The distance from the food service department to patient areas is a factor in<br />

determining the method of food delivery, but new technology in tray distribution systems has<br />

helped to reduce temperature control problems. An area located away from the primary traffic<br />

patterns of other departments is recommended.<br />

Figure 21.2. Flow of Work and Materials<br />

Garbage<br />

Receiving<br />

Refrigerator stores Dry stores<br />

Dish washing<br />

Vegetable<br />

preparation<br />

Salad preparation<br />

Serving<br />

patients<br />

Preparation<br />

Cooking<br />

Baking<br />

Facility Design and Equipment Selection<br />

Garbage<br />

Pot and pan washing<br />

Serving<br />

patrons<br />

Note: <strong>Food</strong>s should flow from receiving to service in as short and as straight lines as possible; the design should<br />

keep food flowing in the same direction to avoid as little cross-contamination and handling as possible.<br />

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