Setting Up Ingredients (SKUs)

Overview

Ingredients (SKUs) are the foundation of your inventory system. Setting them up allows CheddrSuite to track stock levels, calculate recipe costs, and generate 

reorder alerts.

Step 1: Navigate to Ingredients

Click the Inventory & Menu icon in the left sidebar, then select Ingredients from the top navigation tabs.

Step 2: Add a New Ingredient

Click + Add Ingredient. Enter the name, unit of measure (e.g., lbs, oz, each), and assign it to a category (e.g., Proteins, Produce, Dairy).

Step 3: Set Cost and Par Level

Enter the Unit Cost (price per unit) and set a Par Level (minimum stock before reorder alerts are triggered). These drive recipe costing and inventory reports.

Step 4: Assign a Vendor

Select the vendor that supplies this ingredient from your Vendor Directory. This connects the ingredient to purchase orders and standing orders.

Step 5: Set Inventory Location

Assign the ingredient to a storage location (e.g., Walk-In, Dry Storage, Freezer) to organize your inventory count sheets.

Step 6: Save

Click Save to add the ingredient. It will now appear in your ingredient list, be available for recipes, and be counted during inventory counts.