To prepare students for the experiences of restaurant work, we set up an activity we call speed drills. In this drill, a mock restaurant line is created and the students rotate thru the different stations(pantry, grill etc). They need to understand what products will be produced in each stations and therefore what items need to be prepped-not only the food but also smallwares and platewares. Timing is a critical component in these drills because food from all stations need to be ready at the same time. With these drills, the students get to experience the pace and demands they will face with in the food service industry.