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      How to Remove Recipes in Kitchen CUT

      This guide shows how to delete and archive sub-recipes and recipes from your Kitchen Cut system

      In This Article:

      - How to Archive a Recipe

      - Bulk Actions

      - Recipe Deletion

      -Video Walkthrough

      - FAQs

      If you've created recipes that are no longer in use, you can either archive or delete them. This guide covers both options — including bulk removal — to help you manage your recipe database efficiently.

      🔍 What's the Difference?

      • 🗂️ Archive: Temporarily removes the recipe from active use. It remains stored in your account and can be restored.

      • ❌ Delete: Permanently removes the recipe from your system. This action is irreversible and only available if the recipe isn't used elsewhere.

      ✅ How to Archive a Recipe

      1. Navigate to: Menu Costing > Recipes

      2. Use the search or filters to locate the recipe(s) you want to archive.

      3. Click Actions > Archive next to the relevant recipe.

      📌 Archived recipes are excluded from stock control, reporting, and menus. They remain in your system for potential reuse.

      🧹 Bulk Archiving & Deletion

      To archive or delete multiple recipes at once:

      1. Tick the checkbox beside each relevant recipe.

      2. Use the Actions dropdown at the bottom of the page.

      3. Select either Archive or Delete.

      ⚠️ Only recipes that are not in use (i.e. not linked to menus or inventory) can be deleted in bulk.

      🗑️ How to Delete a Recipe

      You can only delete a recipe if:

      • It’s not linked to menus, other recipes, or stock items.

      • You have sufficient user permissions (usually Admin or Director level).

      Steps:

      1. Navigate to: Menu Costing > Recipes

      2. Locate your recipe and click Actions > Delete

      3. Confirm the deletion when prompted.

      🚫 If the delete option is greyed out, the recipe is still in use somewhere in the system.

      Video Walkthrough: 

      Best Practices: Keeping Your Recipe List Organised

      • Regularly review your recipes: Periodically go through your recipe list to identify items that are outdated, duplicated, or no longer in use.

      • Use archiving as a soft removal: If you're unsure whether a recipe will be needed again, archiving keeps it out of active areas while preserving its data.

      • Delete with caution: Only delete recipes when you're confident they are no longer linked or required. Once deleted, they cannot be recovered.

      • Maintain system hygiene: A tidy recipe list improves usability, speeds up search and filtering, and ensures accurate reporting across menus and costings.

      • Encourage routine clean-up: Build recipe management into your regular workflows, especially after seasonal changes, menu updates, or audits.

      🧠 FAQs


      Q: Why is the delete button unavailable for some recipes?
      A: They're likely in use — check for links to sub-recipes, menus, or live products.

      Q: Can I recover a deleted recipe?
      A: No. Deleted recipes are permanently removed. Use archive if you're unsure.

      Q: Can I un-archive recipes?
      A: Yes — you can find archived recipes in the 'Archive' section of recipes. Select the recipe you desire to un-archive using the actions drop down.

      Q: Who has permission to delete recipes?
      A: Typically, Admin or Director-level users.

      📩 Need Help?

      If you're still unsure about how to remove a recipe: