Profit-saving hack: streamlined recipe cards

What's inside?

• A customizable Excel spreadsheet that outlines recipe requirements for chefs and back of house staff

Train your back of house staff with this recipe card template

Recipe cards are one of the easiest ways to level up your back of house training. They serve as reference guides showing exactly how to make dishes and can be referenced at any time by any employee. With them, dishes will remain consistent for guests, you’ll reduce food waste, and you'll gain greater control over your costs.

Download the Recipe Card Template to create recipe cards that will enhance your back of house training and stabilize your profits.

To learn more about recipe cards and how to train your staff on them, check out this article.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a recipe card template?

A: A standardized format for documenting ingredients, quantities, preparation steps, and plating instructions for a dish.

Q: What information should a restaurant recipe card include?

A: Include the dish name, ingredient list with exact quantities, prep and cook instructions, plating notes, and allergen information.

Q: How do I standardize recipe cards across multiple kitchen stations?

A: Use one consistent template format for every dish and store cards centrally so all cooks and stations follow the same steps and portions.

Q: What format is the recipe card template available in?

A: It's available as an editable Excel spreadsheet. .

Q: Can I include costing information on the recipe card?

A: Yes, make the cards your own. Add a cost-per-portion field to track food cost alongside preparation steps.

Q: How do I use recipe cards for food cost control?

A: Standardized recipe cards with portion sizes and costs make it easier to calculate plate cost and spot recipe drift that erodes margins.