Kitchen Station Task List: Printable Station Checklist
A station task list sets out what a cook must do at one station: opening tasks, tasks during service and closing tasks. It also holds the par levels for the station.
What is inside
- Station, date and the cook on the station
- Three lists: opening tasks, during service and closing tasks
- A par table with item, par, have, prep needed and done
- A line for the person who checked the station
It suits any kitchen with defined stations. Fill in the tasks for each station, then copy the sheet for each cook.
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Use it with a tool
Use it with: Prep and Par Planner helps you decide how much to prep against par.
Frequently asked questions
How many sheets do I need?
One per station. Copy it for each cook and each shift.
Who fills in the tasks?
The head chef or sous chef, with input from the cooks who know the station. Update it when the menu changes.
How to use this form
- Write the station name and list its tasks under opening, service and closing.
- Add the par levels for the station.
- Give a copy to the cook who works the station.
- The cook ticks tasks as they are done.
- Check par levels and prep needed before service.
- The chef checks the station and signs the sheet.
