To Enter a Prep/Batch Recipe:
1.
Click Preps (Main Menu Toolbar).
NOTE: The window, by default, is in NEW mode until an existing Prep is selected.
2.
For new Prep, click Add or simply click on the Description
field. To edit an existing Prep, double-click on the Prep from the Description
list on the left.
NOTE:
To Search for a
previously entered Prep Recipe, enter full or partial name in the Search
field to filter the list.
3. Enter the details as below.
Core Information |
Details |
Description |
Enter the Name for this Prep Recipe. You must give this Prep a different name than any other Item or Prep to save confusion (e.g. Chili Prep, Beef Patty Mix, House Dressing, Swedish Meat Balls, etc.). |
Inventory Group |
Select the Reporting Group for this Prep from the drop-down list. Tip: Group preps into a group called “prepped foods”, this keeps them all together. See Adding Inventory Groups. |
How is it Used? |
This is probably one of the MOST important questions in Optimum Control. When adding a Prep as an ingredient, the Units of Measure (UOM) will be by one of three units: •Weight – Your recipe UOM will be by weight units. •Volume – Your recipe UOM will be by volume units. •Unit – Your recipe UOM will be by each. |
Batch Uom |
Select the Batch Unit (e.g. Batch, Pail, Bucket, 1/3 pan, 1/6 pan, etc.). This will appear on your inventory Count Sheets to aid in counting. See Adding Units of Measure. |
Batch Yield
|
The amount contained in the Batch. This is the physical yield of what the end yield is once the Prep is complete (e.g. 24 muffins, 12 liters, etc.). NOTE: This is the final physical yield after you have finished preparing the recipe. When you measure the prep yield, we recommend that you take an average of about three or four batches to be as accurate as possible. If you are entering your prep now but are not quite sure of your yield, then put in a close estimate and change it to the right amount when you are sure. Optimum Control will update all your recipes automatically to the new amount.
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Recipe Unit per (Batch Yield Unit) |
The amount or Recipe Units in the batch yield. This UOM is the desired default unit when using in recipes. If you prefer a different UOM here, then the unit types will be available to choose from. Choose the unit and the amount will be automatically converted. |
Actual Cost per (Batch Yield Unit) |
This field will display the Cost per Recipe unit. |
Comments
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Enter any Comments for this Prep which will be included on prep recipe reports and books. |
NOTE: You should make your prep in this window precisely to the recipe you make in the kitchen. Then measure (or count), the batch yield in the units by which you use this prep in your finished menu products.