The Case for Making Prep Lists Slightly Less Miserable

Prep lists are essential, but they don't have to feel like punishment.

Let's talk about prep lists.

Nobody has ever framed one and hung it on their wall.

Nobody has ever said:

"This is the greatest prep list I've ever seen."

But prep lists are one of the most important tools in the kitchen.

The Problem

Most prep lists are written for managers.

Not cooks.

They're confusing.

They lack priorities.

They're missing quantities.

And sometimes they feel like someone emptied their brain onto paper.

A Better Prep List

A good prep list should answer:

• What needs to get done?

• How much?

• By when?

• What's most important?

That's it.

Final Thought

Prep lists shouldn't create stress.

They should reduce it.

That's their job.