A sandwich station is most useful when each person has enough room to build a sandwich without balancing ingredients on packaging.
Start with the work area
Clear a section of counter and set out a clean plate or board for assembly. Put bread nearby, with fillings and spreads within reach. Keep wrappers and packaging to one side so they do not take over the small space needed to work.
Make choices easy to identify
Arrange the available fillings in a readable order and provide appropriate utensils. Keep ingredient information accessible for anyone who needs it. Offer a way to leave components out, rather than preassembling everything with the same spread or garnish.
Finish with a closing step
Place serving plates or suitable packing materials at the end of the station. Once everyone has finished, follow the normal handling instructions for the ingredients and clean the work surface. Scale the station down for one person; a few clearly placed items are enough.
What would you change first to make a sandwich station with a clear assembly space?
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