Free practical cooking worksheet
Grip and equipment trial sheet
Compare one kitchen task with the current tool and one alternative, recording the actual grip, stability and transfer demands rather than assuming a gadget will help.
These worksheets help you observe and plan a cooking task. They do not assess disability, capacity, rehabilitation need, supervision need, or whether a kitchen or recipe is safe for a particular person.
One-task comparison
| Kitchen task | Current tool / method | Demand I notice | Alternative to trial | What actually changed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Observe the whole task
- Opening or setting up the tool
- Holding or stabilising the food/container
- Force or sustained grip during use
- Moving the tool or finished food
- Cleaning, drying and storing it afterwards
Decision
Keep / change / reject this trial because:
A different part of the task that matters more:
