Kitchen Remodel Order of Operations
Here's my order:


Make any changes to the walls, upgrade wiring, lighting, etc. I prime my walls at this point, it cuts down on dust and gets paint in places you can't reach later.
Cabinets
Counter top (this will take time)
Backsplash
Paint
Flooring (I prefer flooring outside of cabinets)
Install appliances
Trim (typically painted separately and touched up after installing)


I personally move the refrigerator and microwave into another area as a temporary kitchen. Then either rig up the sink with a temporary setup (old piece of counter top or plywood) or use a bathroom.