Batch Cooking Workflow Planner

This batch cooking workflow planner is a tool to help you plan your batch cooking sessions. It is a simple tool that allows you to plan your batch cooking sessions for the week. The page is designed to be printed and is part of the Flavoreer website.

Weekly Planning Template

Step 1: Menu Planning

Choose Your Recipes: Select 4-6 main dishes that use similar ingredients or cooking methods
Create Your Shopping List: Organize by store sections (produce, protein, pantry, etc.)
Check Your Kitchen: Inventory what you already have to avoid duplicate purchases

Step 2: Prep Day Workflow

Date:

Time	Task	Notes
	Wash and chop all vegetables
	Pre-cook grains and beans
	Prepare proteins
	Batch cook sauces and dressings
	Assemble meals for refrigeration
	Package meals for freezer

Step 3: Meal Matrix

Meal	Recipe	Prep Status	Storage Location	Use By Date
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Kitchen Equipment Checklist

Batch Cooking Time-Saving Tips

Multi-task: Use different cooking methods simultaneously (oven, stovetop, slow cooker)
Group similar tasks: Chop all vegetables at once
Clean as you go: Maintain an organized workspace
Label everything: Include dish name and date
Create a workflow: Start with items that take longest to cook

Weekly Batch Cooking Schedule Template

Sunday Plan menu and shop

Monday Wash and prep vegetables

Tuesday Cook grains and proteins

Wednesday Assemble meals

Thursday-Saturday Enjoy your prepared meals!

Notes and Ideas for Next Batch

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