Professional Conversations in the Kitchen

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

Professional Conversations in the Kitchen

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to converse professionally with colleagues in the kitchen about the cooking processes.

This slide sets out the learning objective, which is to teach students how to converse professionally in the kitchen.

What do you already know about conversing professionally in the kitchen?

Introduction

Professional conversations are important for effective communication in the kitchen. It helps the team work together and produce delicious meals.

Introduce the topic and explain why it's important to have professional conversations in the kitchen.

Active Listening

Active listening is a key part of professional conversations. It involves giving your full attention to the person speaking and responding appropriately.

Explain the concept of active listening and why it's important in professional conversations.

Clarifying Questions

Clarifying questions are used to confirm information and ensure everyone is on the same page. Ask questions that start with 'Can you clarify...' or 'Just to confirm...'

Teach students how to ask clarifying questions to ensure they understand the information being discussed.

Repeating Information

Repeating information is another way to confirm understanding. It helps to avoid misunderstandings and mistakes.

Explain how repeating information can help ensure everyone is on the same page.

Giving Feedback

Giving feedback is important for improving communication and teamwork in the kitchen. Give constructive feedback that focuses on the behaviour, not the person.

Teach students how to give constructive feedback that focuses on behaviour rather than the person.

Body Language

Body language is also an important part of professional conversations. It includes maintaining eye contact, nodding, and using open body language.

Explain how body language can help to ensure effective communication in the kitchen.

Conclusion

Professional conversations are crucial to effective communication and teamwork in the kitchen. Use active listening, clarifying questions, repeating information, giving feedback, and positive body language to ensure productive conversations.

Sum up the main points of the lesson and remind students of the importance of professional conversations in the kitchen.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.