This video will help you get started with KC Lite.
Welcome to KC Lite, your streamlined back-of-house system for simple stock and recipe management. This video will guide you through your new platform and show you how to navigate the key tools available on your account.
🎥 Watch the video below to get started:
What is KC Lite?
KC Lite is a simplified version of Kitchen CUT designed for single-site, single-user operators. While the platform includes essential features to manage stock, recipes, allergens and ordering, some of the more advanced modules available in the full Kitchen CUT platform have been stripped back for ease of use and efficiency.
This guide, and those that follow, will walk you through the core features to help you get the most out of your account.
Key Features in KC Lite
Here are the modules you'll be using most frequently in KC Lite, with links to dedicated video guides for each one:
🧾 Products
Manage the core ingredients used in your recipes.
▶️ How to Add Products in KC Lite
🍽️ Recipe Management
Build recipes using your product catalogue and manage costs, allergens and yields.
▶️ Recipe Management Video Guide
⚖️ Nutrition and Allergens
Track nutritional values and allergen declarations automatically as you build recipes.
▶️ Allergen Management Video Guide
🧮 Cost Modelling
Predict the profitability of dishes based on portions and sales estimates.
📦 Stock Taking
Record stock levels and ensure accurate cost of goods.
📋 Production Lists
Work out what needs to be ordered based on upcoming menus and portion counts.
▶️ Production Lists Video Guide
📑 Buffet Analysis
Calculate consumption per head and understand buffet-level stock efficiency.
▶️ Buffet Analysis Video Guide
✅ Onboarding Checklist
Before you begin, we recommend completing the following steps:
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Add your core products to the system (ingredient list).
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Build your key recipes using the Recipe Management module.
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Assign allergens to each product (this will automatically populate to recipes).
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Set up costing models to review target margins.
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Record your first stock take for an accurate opening position.
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Run a production list to check requirements for upcoming service.
Best Practices 💡
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Start simple. Focus on your best-selling dishes first before inputting your full menu.
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Keep data clean. Accurate product pricing and allergen tagging saves time later.
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Use production lists. These are a powerful tool to link recipes to prep needs.
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Refer to your video guides. Each feature has a step-by-step visual guide.
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Only one user? No worries — KC Lite is optimised for one-user operation.
Need Help?
✉️ Email us at support@kitchencut.com
📝 Submit a ticket via the Kitchen CUT Customer Support Portal (accessible through your site)