Granberg Culinary School 2 : Kitchen Workstations

The kitchen worktop is divided into three areas: the washing area, the preparation area, and the cooking area.

Here, you should be able to rinse, prepare, and cook food smoothly on the stove, and then be able to wash utensils and dishes.

When planning an accessible kitchen worktop, it's important to be aware of some basic measurements recommended for the different workspaces.

As much as possible, you should adhere to the following measurements, but sometimes there might simply not be enough space, and adjustments may need to be made based on individual needs.

Washing Area

The sink should be positioned adjacent to the preparation area to facilitate the rinsing of food items. There should also be a separate worktop space, not directly connected to the preparation area.

Next to the kitchen sinks, there should be worktop space. This is especially important if the kitchen is not equipped with a dishwasher. In such cases, there must be room for dish drying racks.

Preparation Area

This is where food is prepared, chopped, and processed. The preparation area should be located between the washing area and the cooking area to concentrate the workspaces. The space between the washing area and the cooking area should be at least 800 mm.

Between the kitchen sinks and the stove, there should be a preparation area of at least 800 mm.

Cooking Area

The cooking area should be located adjacent to the preparation area. There should also be a worktop space not directly connected to the preparation area.