How To: Create Recipe Types

Recipe types in Yellow Dog Inventory are useful because they organize recipes into consistent categories, making it easier to filter reports, track costs, and manage operations. 

Food & Beverage and Concessions 

To create a new Recipe Type:

1. Go to Common Setup / Recipe Types.
   
   
2. Click Create New Recipe Type.
   
   
3. Enter the name of the recipe type in the Description field.
   
   
4. Click Save and Close.
   

Tip: Once an initial recipe type is created, you can also create and manage Recipe Types under the Item Management > Recipes screen by clicking the Recipe Types… hyperlink.

After selecting the hyperlink, you will be able to:

1. Create new recipe types.
2. Edit existing recipe types.
3. Remove recipe types.

1. Use Clear, Descriptive Types: Create recipe types that match your operational categories (e.g., Batch Recipes, Sandwiches, Beer/Wine Pours, Grab-and-Go)
   
   
2. Distinguish Recipe Usage: Have clear categories for menu item recipes and prep (Batch or Production) recipes.
   
   
3. Always Set a Recipe Type in the Editor: When creating or editing recipes, assign the type via the Recipe Type dropdown in the Recipe Editor.
   
   
4. Avoid Overlapping or Redundant Types: Don’t create too many recipe types with similar meanings (e.g., “Appetizers” and “Starters”).

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