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Cost Management:

Purchasing & Stock Control

Proper food stock management (ordering minimum stock, checking deliveries, rotating stock), are important areas for minimizing cost and food waste. Everyone in the kitchen has a vital role in following procedures to minimize waste. This training introduces the importance of cost and waste management and covers the basics of purchasing, receiving and stock control.

1. Kitchen Management

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What You will learn

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1. Kitchen Management

Kick-off your brewing skills with two carbonated classics – ginger beer and cola. Adapt citrus notes and spicy sweet flavours for fragrant bases. Surprise yourself with these herbal formulas while learning the The importance of process and procedures in the kitchen, why purchasing, stock control and food safety are so important to the success of a kitchen and the role they play managing costs and waste.

2. Managing Ingredients Effectively

Designing a smart menu is one of the best ways to maximise profit. But the benefits of a smart menu extend beyond just profit margins. Learn more about the benefits of managing ingredients effectively by watching this video.

3. Using Ingredients Cost Effectively

Once a menu has been designed, there are even more things that can be done to make the most out of each ingredient. The less waste a kitchen produces, the more cost efficient it can be! We teach you how in this video.

4. The Importance of Receiving and Storing Food

This video explains the importance of the procedures required to manage the receiving and storing of food, using food safety guidance to prevent spoilage and why we use FIFO.

5. Receiving Deliveries

This video explains how to manage suppliers, how to determine the risks of products when they are delivered and how to ensure they comply with the agreed requirements.

6. Storage, Food Safety & FIFO

Learn how to properly store food to prevent contamination and spoilage. This video explains the FIFO method of putting the freshest products behind the old ones. If you don’t follow this system, you may end up using fresh produce that arrived that day, while overlooking stock from yesterday that has now spoilt. 

 

Who is the food cost control course designed for?

This food cost control course is designed for professional chefs, kitchen managers and foodservice teams responsible for managing costs and kitchen operations.

What will I learn in this restaurant cost control training?

You will learn how to manage purchasing, stock control, and ingredient usage to reduce waste and improve cost efficiency in the kitchen.

Does the kitchen cost control course cover stock and inventory management?

Yes, it includes key principles such as ordering, receiving deliveries, stock rotation and proper storage methods like FIFO.

How does this food cost management course improve profitability?

By teaching you how to minimise waste, optimise ingredient usage and improve kitchen processes, leading to better cost control and higher margins.

Why is food cost control important in a professional kitchen?

Effective food cost control ensures consistent quality, reduces unnecessary waste and helps maintain sustainable and profitable kitchen operations.

 

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