How do you build a daily prep list from par levels the right way?
Turn target pars and an on-hand count into an exact prep list every morning.
Prep and production planning
Build Prep Lists That Match The Day
PrepDeckr turns par levels into a daily prep list, assigns tasks by station, and tracks what is done so you never over or under prep.
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Less waste at close and fewer eighty-sixes
A prep list any lead can run
Balanced work across the prep team
Pars that tighten as you learn
Made by and for working chefsRuns on any tablet or phoneNo spreadsheets to maintainReady before the first prep cook clocks in
The problem
Guesswork prep costs money at both ends
Prep by memory means some items run out mid-service while others get tossed at close. Every wrong guess is either a weeded line or wasted food and labor.
Handwritten prep lists live in one person's head and one clipboard. When that person is off, the new lead reinvents the day and the kitchen pays for it.
- Less waste at close and fewer eighty-sixes
- A prep list any lead can run
- Balanced work across the prep team
- Pars that tighten as you learn
Features
Built for kitchen prep and production
PrepDeckr stays focused and does this one job extremely well.
Par-based lists
Set a par for each prep item, enter what is on hand, and PrepDeckr calculates exactly how much to prep for the day.
Task assignment
Assign prep tasks to stations or cooks so the workload is clear and balanced before service pressure hits.
Done tracking
Cooks check off tasks as they finish, so the lead sees remaining work at a glance without walking the whole kitchen.
Recipe yields
Attach yields to each item so a par in portions turns into the right batch size in cups, pans, or quarts.
Day-of-week pars
Set higher pars for weekends and lower for slow nights, so the list reflects how your covers actually swing.
Prep history
Look back at what you prepped and what ran short, so pars keep getting tighter over time.
How it works
Set up in minutes
Three steps from sign up to real value.
1
Set your pars
Enter a par level for each prep item, tuned by day of week if your volume swings across the week.
2
Count on hand
A quick morning count feeds the math, and PrepDeckr builds the day list with exact amounts to prep.
3
Assign and track
Push tasks to stations, then watch items get checked off so nothing is forgotten before doors open.
Pricing
Simple, honest pricing
Start small and grow when you are ready. No ads, no reselling your data, no surprises.
Solo
$39
per month
For a small kitchen with one prep team.
- Up to 75 prep items
- Par-based lists
- Done tracking
Most popular
Kitchen
$79
per month
For a busy kitchen that preps hard every morning.
- Unlimited prep items
- Task assignment
- Day-of-week pars
- Recipe yields
Multi
$149
per month
For groups and commissaries prepping for several outlets.
- Everything in Kitchen
- Multiple locations
- Cross-site prep reporting
- Priority support
Every plan includes email support and a 14 day money back guarantee.
Built and maintained by
Julien Jimenez
Built from years of clipboards and dry-erase boards. The best prep list is boring, accurate, and ready before anyone asks for it.
FAQ
Questions, answered
How are prep amounts calculated?
PrepDeckr subtracts your on-hand count from your par and uses recipe yields to convert the gap into a batch size.
Can I set different pars for weekends?
Yes. Pars can vary by day of week so Friday and Saturday lists reflect the heavier volume.
Does it forecast from sales data?
Not yet, and that is an honest limit. Today pars are set by your team, though sales-based suggestions are on the roadmap.
Can two leads edit the same list?
Yes. The list is live, so anyone with access sees checkoffs and changes in real time.
Do I need to enter recipes?
Only yields if you want automatic batch sizing. You can also enter simple item quantities without full recipes.
Will it work on a phone?
Yes. Cooks can check off tasks from a phone, and the lead can publish the list from a tablet or laptop.
Build Prep Lists That Match The Day
Kitchen prep lists and par-based prep sheets. Start today and see the difference in your first week.
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