> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.liminalvillage.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.liminalvillage.com/protocols/kitchen.md). # Kitchen The kitchen is the heart of our community where we prepare and share meals together. These protocols help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming space for all. ## Overview The kitchen is a shared resource that requires daily attention and collective care. Whether you're cooking for yourself or coordinating meals for the whole community, following these guidelines ensures the space remains functional and hygienic. ## Key Protocols ### Cooking Guidelines for meal preparation, community cooking responsibilities, and kitchen cleanup. ### Food Sourcing Information about where and how we source our food, local suppliers, and shopping coordination. ### Food Storage Proper storage practices for different types of food, labeling systems, and preventing waste. ### Fridge Storing and labeling food, the weekly review rhythm, and lunation-end fridge cleaning. ### Bread Machine How to use and maintain the bread machine for fresh community bread. ## Kitchen Responsibilities The kitchen-cooking cluster can be managed by one responsible person for the duration of a lunation, with support from the kitchen team. This coordinator: * Organizes and coordinates cooking activities * Ensures daily cleaning is completed * Manages weekly fridge reviews * Coordinates deep cleaning monthly ## Daily Practices * Clean as you cook * Wipe down surfaces after meal prep * Sweep and mop floors when dirty * Remove rubbish daily * Return all items to their designated places ## Why This Matters A well-maintained kitchen: * Prevents food waste and contamination * Creates a pleasant cooking environment * Respects the efforts of all community members * Supports our collective health and wellbeing Please consult with the place steward when taking on kitchen responsibilities for relevant information and guidance. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.liminalvillage.com/protocols/kitchen.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.