Walk the prep speed decision
Navigate a late prep scenario while preserving knife safety and classic cut standards.
Late prep Banquet prep is behind: carrot julienne, celery brunoise, basil chiffonade. You have one cook, one chef knife, and 28 minutes before pickup. Every shortcut either changes the blade path, the cut standard, or the promised volume. Pressure triage Safety first, standard second, scope third When time is tight, decide what cannot move. Board stability, sharp edge, and claw grip protect people. Classic cut standards protect the dish. Scope is the negotiable variable. Rush Cut faster, standards drift, risk climbs The prep is defensible even if the scope changes. A prep shortcut is only acceptable if it preserves the…
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