Ingredients are related to various aspects of restaurant operations, both in the kitchen and at point of sale, in ways such as:
- Which ingredients you use in recipes,
- Nutritional or dietary considerations you want to address,
- Environmental considerations you want to take into account,
- Quality criteria set for the ingredients,
- What are the target costs for meals and ingredients,
- Where the ingredients are sourced from.
A restaurant’s ingredients including background information, recipe cost calculations, and supplier price lists form a complex system, where a software system is an essential tool. A system keeps all data organized accurately and performs necessary calculations, saving time. Decision-making is also easier when you have precise, up-to-date information available.
Managing the Restaurant’s Ingredient Selection
Keeping the ingredient selection reasonable aids in managing the overall operation, even with a system in place. A moderate selection can bring cost savings in procurement, for example, if certain ingredients can be ordered in larger quantities. When the same ingredients are used in multiple recipes, food preparation is smoother, the inventory remains organized, and rarely used ingredients don’t spoil as waste. The system makes managing the selection clear and effortless, with all information stored in one place.
Ingredient Background Information: Ingredient Lists, Allergens, Nutrition Facts, CO2 Emission Values
Detailed information on ingredients, including ingredients of compound ingredients, and allergens is essential for food safety and regulatory compliance in restaurants. In many food services, nutritional information is also crucial for creating recipes that align with nutritional guidelines. Additionally, CO2 emission values of ingredients are increasingly of interest. A system enables you to manage all this ingredient information, connects it automatically to recipes, and handles calculations related to them.
Controlling Restaurant Portion Costs with Up-to-Date Ingredient Prices
Knowing the exact costs of recipes is essential to maintain profitability. However, ingredient prices may fluctuate due to seasonal variations, supply chain disruptions, or market trends. A recipe management system that integrates with suppliers and keeps ingredient prices updated saves time and enables informed decision-making.
With up-to-date price information, you can stay agile and make adjustments to recipes or the menu in response to price changes. If a certain ingredient’s price increases, you’ll know immediately and can either adjust the prices of those dishes or replace the ingredient with a more cost-effective option. This approach helps maintain a flexible and responsive menu design, ensuring your offerings remain profitable and attractive to customers, even in changing market conditions.
Managing Suppliers and Alternative Ingredients
Using a single supplier may simplify purchasing but also carries risks related to potential shortages or lack of price competition. A single supplier’s product range may also sometimes be limited. Collaborating with multiple suppliers enhances operational flexibility, making it easier to source substitute products and allowing price comparisons for the same or similar items from different suppliers.
A recipe management system integrated with suppliers simplifies the process by displaying the prices from multiple suppliers for each ingredient in one place. When prices fluctuate or supplier stock levels are uncertain, you can quickly find alternative solutions and switch suppliers without having to rework recipes from scratch. The software ensures that all ingredient information is standardized and up-to-date, making it easy to switch suppliers by simply selecting another option within the system.
JAMIX Kitchen Intelligence System Provides the Perfect Solution for Restaurant Ingredient Management
JAMIX Kitchen Intelligence System is a cloud-based kitchen management software for restaurants and foodservices. The comprehensive system includes recipes, ingredients and inventory management. You can manage several suppliers in the system and update price catalogues electronically.
- The system automatically calculates the costs and nutrition facts for recipes and menus.
- Easy to compare ingredient prices in the system.
- Easy to change an ingredient to several recipes with just one update – no need to go and update each recipe separately!
Take control of your restaurant’s recipes and ingredients with JAMIX Kitchen Intelligence System!
