Pre-Shift Food Cost Checklist Form
Complete this checklist to review and document all critical food cost controls before starting your shift.
Date and time of pre-shift review
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Month
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Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Hour Minutes
AM
PM
AM/PM Option
Staff member completing the checklist
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First Name
Last Name
Have all prep items been completed and portioned according to standard recipes?
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Yes
No
Partially
Is starting inventory for key items (e.g., proteins, dairy, produce) accurate and documented?
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Yes
No
Some items missing
Record any observed waste or spoilage during pre-shift check
Are all menu prices current and displayed correctly?
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Yes
No
Not applicable
Are portion control tools (e.g., scoops, scales) available and in use?
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Yes
No
Some missing
Estimated total value of pre-shift waste (in dollars)
Any discrepancies or issues to report before the shift?
Shift supervisor verification
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Please Select
Supervisor A
Supervisor B
Supervisor C
Other
Additional comments or notes
Submit Checklist
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