par stock

Definition

The predetermined minimum quantity of each ingredient needed to operate without running out mid-service, calculated through mystical formulas involving sales data, prep time, and prayer. When you're below par, panic ensues.

Example Usage

Check the par stock sheet and tell me why we have three cases of truffle oil but no eggs.

Origin

From 'parity' or equal level, borrowed from golf terminology meaning standard

Fun Fact

Restaurants that don't maintain proper par stock inevitably run out of the exact ingredient they need most during the busiest service of the year.

Source: Restaurant inventory management terminology

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