Daily routine (5 min): 

1. Enter the total value of your food purchases as a lump sum in the Purchase column on the day they are delivered, excluding VAT.

Weekly routines (10 min):

1. Update your closing stock by inserting your estimated stock value  (See: How do I calculate my Closing Stock)
2. Check if your actual food cost percentage and your forecast are aligned, and make sure your purchases and the upcoming business are aligned.

Monthly routine (10 min):

1. Enter your closing stock from last month. This will automatically populate the opening stock in your current (new) month.