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Kitchen Capacity Audit Worksheet
Audit oven, burners, refrigerator shelves, counter landing space, dishwasher, sink, and serving gear before committing to the menu. Fill in the top fields for “Guest count”, “Serve time”, “Oven rack slots”, and “Refrigerator shelves free”, then use the 2-page worksheet to work through the “Hot Capacity”, “Cold Capacity”, “Cleanup Capacity”, and “Decision” blocks in order. Use it while making the related decision, then carry the final choice into the day-of plan instead of maintaining two competing versions.
Fill in the constraints before the solutions
Fill in “Guest count”, “Serve time”, “Oven rack slots”, and “Refrigerator shelves free” first. The worksheet is most useful when the real limit is visible before you commit to extra tasks, equipment, or setup.
Work through Hot Capacity first
The “Hot Capacity” block covers “Oven blocks needed”, “Burners needed”, and “Counter landing after heat”. Then move to “Cold Capacity” for “Fridge shelf for prep”, “Fridge shelf for drinks”, and “Cold refill containers”. If one choice creates a collision, simplify it before moving to the next block.
Use Decision as the final pressure test
Review “Move one dish earlier”, “Move one item off oven”, and “Move drinks out of kitchen”. Keep only decisions that reduce a real constraint. Leave irrelevant boxes blank rather than creating extra work to complete the sheet.
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Audit oven, burners, refrigerator shelves, counter landing space, dishwasher, sink, and serving gear before committing to the menu.
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What should I fill in first?
Start with the “Guest count” and “Serve time” fields. Then move into “Hot Capacity” so the sheet starts from the constraint you actually need to solve.
Do I need to complete every box?
No. Use the boxes that affect your event and leave the rest blank. The printable is a decision surface, not a scorecard for how elaborate the party is.
Can I adapt this sheet to a different party format?
Yes. Replace the top-line constraints and write in the actual equipment, quantities, owners, or times for your event. Leave unused boxes blank.