Wastage Management

Track and analyze financial losses due to spoiled ingredients or prepared food waste.

Waste Management Interface

🗑️ Loss Analytics Dashboard

The Waste Management module provides a transparent view of where your resources are being lost. Use this data to optimize purchasing and kitchen practices.

Financial Impact

  • Total Loss: A consolidated view of the money lost across all waste records (e.g., $50.00).
  • Breakdown: Separate metrics for Raw Material Loss (Ingredients) vs Menu Item Loss (Prepared Food), helping you pinpoint the problem area.

Waste Records

  • Detailed Log: Every incident is recorded with the Date, Item Name, and Quantity.
  • Categorization: Items are tagged as either Menu Item or Raw Material.
  • Accountability: Shows the Recorded By user email and the specific Reason (e.g., Expired, Customer Return).

Actions

  • + Log Waste: (Top Right) Manually record a new spoilage or return event.
  • Loss Value: Automatically calculates the financial hit based on unit costs.

📝 Recording Waste

Click the "+ Log Waste" button to open the entry form. Accurate reporting here is crucial for inventory reconciliation.

Log Waste Modal
  • Item Type Selection: Choose the category of waste:
    • Raw Material / Inventory: For ingredients like vegetables, meat, or grains.
    • Finished Item / Menu Item: For prepared dishes like "Chicken Biryani" or "Pizza".
    Note: The "Select Material" and "Unit" fields will automatically update based on your selection.
  • Quantity: Enter the amount wasted (e.g., 2 kg or 1 portion).
  • Reason for Waste: Select the specific cause from the dropdown:
    ExpiredSpilled/DroppedDamagedPreparation ErrorCustomer ReturnOthers
  • Notes: Add any additional details or context (optional).