all day

Definition

The running total of each dish currently needed across all tickets, because math gets complicated when you're surrounded by fire and sharp objects. Essential for not over or under-prepping.

Example Usage

That's four filets, six salmons, and three chickens all day—let's get moving, people.

Origin

Restaurant kitchen slang, origin unclear but widely adopted

Fun Fact

Calling out 'all day' totals helps prevent the nightmare scenario of running out of a key ingredient mid-service.

Source: Professional kitchen communication terminology

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