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Create Weekly Menu

For Cooks - How to plan meals for the entire week.

Create Weekly Menu 👨‍🍳

This is the command center for all cooks and kitchen managers! Here you plan what's on the menu for the entire week. Imagine you're a DJ, but instead of music, you're spinning dishes.

What Do You Do Here?

As a cook or kitchen manager, you create the meal plan for the entire week. It's like a puzzle: you have many different dishes and need to cleverly distribute them across the weekdays.

The Drag & Drop Magic ✨

How It Works

  1. On the right, you see all dishes: That's your pantry – all the dishes you can cook
  2. On the left is the weekly plan: Here you drag the dishes in (takes up most of the screen)
  3. Simply drag and drop: Click on a dish on the right, hold the mouse button, drag it to the left onto a day, and release

It's like Tetris, but with food!

The Weekly Structure

For each day you can plan:

  • Main Dishes: Usually 2-3 different options
  • Soups: A delicious starter
  • Desserts: The sweet finish

Smart Assistance

Automatic Warnings

The system is like a smart assistant and warns you when:

  • You have the same main dish twice on the same day (Oops!)
  • A slot is already full (not too many options!)
  • Important information is missing

Filter Dishes

Too many dishes in the list? No problem!

  • Filter by category: Only meat, only vegetarian, only desserts
  • Use search: Type "schnitzel" and find all schnitzel variations
  • By diet type: Show only vegan or gluten-free dishes

The Workflow

1. Select Week

First choose which week you're planning for. You can also plan several weeks in advance – like a chess grandmaster thinking three moves ahead!

2. Distribute Dishes

Now comes the creative part:

  • Monday: Maybe something light after the weekend?
  • Wednesday: Mid-week needs something special!
  • Friday: Before the weekend, something festive is allowed

3. Keep Balance

Make sure it's varied:

  • Not meat every day
  • Sometimes light, sometimes hearty
  • Mix different cuisines

4. Save and Publish

When everything is perfect:

  • Save: Your work is secured
  • Publish: Now all employees see the menu and can choose

Pro Tips 🎯

You know the schnitzel is always a hit? Use it strategically! Maybe on Wednesday when everyone needs a motivation boost.

Seasonal Dishes

Light salads in summer, hearty stews in winter – makes sense and tastes better!

Vegetarian Options

Always offer at least one vegetarian option per day. Many people eat less meat, and that's a good thing!

Avoid Common Mistakes

❌ Too Many Options

More than 3 main dishes per day? That gets chaotic in the kitchen!

❌ Too Similar Dishes

Pasta with tomato sauce AND pizza on the same day? That's too much Italy at once!

❌ Forget Deadline

Remember: The menu must be ready on time so people can choose!

Copy Week

Reuse Menu

You've planned a great week? Simply copy it to another week!

How to:

  • Click "Copy Week"
  • Select target week
  • Done! All dishes are transferred

When Is This Practical?

  • Recurring Menus: Same rotation every 4 weeks
  • Seasonal Menus: Repeat successful weeks
  • Time Savings: Don't start from scratch every week

The Result

When you're done, all employees have:

  • A clear overview of the week
  • Delicious options to choose from
  • No nasty surprises

And you as a cook know exactly:

  • What you need to buy
  • How much you need to prepare
  • That everyone will be satisfied

Happy Planning! 🎉