Recipe Management
Overview
The Recipe management feature is a powerful tool in the Restulator system that enables precise tracking of ingredients, automated inventory management, and streamlined dish preparation. This guide will help you understand how to effectively use the Recipe tab to create and manage your dishes.
Accessing Recipe Management
Navigate to Dish in the side menu
Select a dish to edit or create a new one
Click on the RECIPE tab in the dish editing interface
Creating a Recipe
Step 1: Basic Setup
Select the appropriate Dish Type from the dropdown menu
This categorization helps organize your menu and reporting
Step 2: Adding Ingredients
Select a Product from your inventory using the dropdown
Specify the Unit need to cook (e.g., 4.15 bottle, 9.24 block)
Define the Child Unit need to cook for portion tracking (e.g., 445.56 glass, 84.1 slice)
Click the Add Product to recipe button to include the ingredient
Step 3: Managing Recipe Components
All added ingredients appear in the table below, organized by category (e.g., "Low Carb Option", "Medium")
Each entry shows:
Product name
Unit quantity (purchase/inventory unit)
Child Unit quantity (serving unit)
Creator ID
Action options (Delete)
Inventory Integration
When a dish is ordered, the system automatically deducts the required ingredients from stock
This provides real-time inventory tracking without manual adjustments
Helps prevent stock shortages by maintaining accurate inventory levels
Recipe Organization
As shown in the example, recipes can be organized into sections:
Low Carb Option: Ingredients specifically for low-carb variations
Medium: Another category of ingredients
Tips for Effective Recipe Management
Use consistent units of measurement for easier reporting
Regularly review recipes to optimize ingredient usage
Consider ingredient costs when designing recipes
Update recipes when adjusting portion sizes or making ingredient substitutions
Benefits
Consistency: Ensures dishes are prepared the same way every time
Cost Control: Accurately tracks ingredient usage and costs
Inventory Optimization: Prevents over-ordering or shortages
Efficiency: Streamlines kitchen operations and order fulfillment