In the video, a person is seen using a wooden spoon to transfer a dish of potatoes from a pan to a white plate. The potatoes are garnished with green herbs, and the person is careful to ensure that the potatoes are neatly arranged on the plate. The wooden spoon is used to scoop up the potatoes and then to spread them out on the plate. The person's hands are visible as they perform this task, and the focus is on the action of transferring the potatoes from the pan to the plate.