Daily Prep Sheet: Printable Kitchen Prep List
A daily prep sheet tells the kitchen what to prepare today. You forecast covers, check stock, prep only what is needed and note what was left over.
What is inside
- Date, shift, forecast covers and who prepared the sheet
- A table with prep item, per batch, forecast, stock, to prep, batches, cook, done and left over
- A line for the checker’s signature and a notes area
It suits any kitchen that preps ahead. Fill in your own prep items and batch sizes.
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Use it with a tool
Use it with: Prep and Par Planner works out the portions to prep and the batches for you.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the forecast come from?
Use bookings, the same day last week and any known events. Compare the forecast with actual covers afterwards.
Why record what was left over?
It shows where you are over-preparing, which is the quickest way to cut waste.
How to use this form
- Write the date, shift and forecast covers.
- List your prep items with the portions a batch makes.
- Count stock and write it in the Stock column.
- Work out what to prep and the batches, or use the Prep and Par Planner.
- Give each task to a cook and tick it off when done.
- At the end of service, record what was left over and sign.
