Set up a kitchen

About a minute. You get a site code for the crew and an owner key for you.

Site code 3 to 12 letters or numbers. The crew types this.Kitchen name Shows on the crew screen. Not public.Town Optional. Shows on the public page only if you publish.

What you cookKind of kitchen Gives the crew a starter list of the foods kitchens like yours throw out most. You can change every item later.

24 starter items

Cilantro lime rice, Brown rice, Black beans, Pinto beans, Grilled chicken, Steak, Carnitas, Ground beef, Fajita veggies, Shredded lettuce, Diced onion, Cilantro, Pico de gallo, Salsas, Guacamole, Queso, Shredded cheese, Sour cream, Flour tortillas, Corn tortillas and taco shells, Tortilla chips, Burrito and bowl remakes, Vegetable trim, Plate scrapings.

In the crew app, the Site tab lets you add, rename, pin, and remove items, paste your own list, or have AI build one from your menu.

Starts with the waste log on its own. The owner can turn tools on or off later.

Where your waste bin goes

Shifts and expected logs

Count how many times a normal shift throws food out: end-of-rush pans, prep trim, the walk-in check. That is the expected logs per shift. Set it now and don't change it later.

Expected logs per shift Shifts per day

Shift 2 starts at

Time zone: America/Chicago

Food cost per lb Optional, from invoicesCrew screen language

Crew PIN 4 to 8 digits. The whole crew shares it.How did you hear about Half Pan? Optional. It only tells us which posts and people are working.