Tip to Lower Food Cost
Proper Portioning Make sure to always have a properly calibrated scale. A pound of butter will register 16 ounces if your scale is working properly.
Proper Portioning Make sure to always have a properly calibrated scale. A pound of butter will register 16 ounces if your scale is working properly.
Proper Portioning Use properly sized ladles and dishers for all sauces, starches, etc. Go smaller than the portion because staff will over fill them.
Proper Portioning If you run a 30% food cost and over portion by 10%, you will raise your food cost to 33 percent.
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