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The Cutlaski Cook Guide

A seven-part series that takes you from your first sign-in to your first live order. Read each episode online or download the PDF to keep by your side in the kitchen.

The Cook Guide series

Follow the episodes in order — each one builds on the last.

Episode 1

Access Your Cook Dashboard

Your first three steps to going live

Sign in, find your way around the dashboard, and learn what each control does — from Add dish to Accepting orders.

Episode 2

Add a Dish

Build your first menu item, from name to publish

Work through the dish form section by section: basics, pricing and portions, options and add-ons, photos, and allergens.

Episode 3

Manage Your Menu

Hide, edit and organise your dishes

Keep your menu accurate as your kitchen changes — use hide instead of delete, edit dishes live, and organise with categories.

Episode 4

Manage Your Orders

From new order to handoff

Run your kitchen from the order board. Move each order through the four stages — New, Preparing, Ready, Handoff.

Episode 5

Set Your Availability

Your days, your hours, your limits

Choose your working days and hours and cap your daily orders, so diners can only book inside limits you can fulfil.

Episode 6

Set Up Your Payouts

Getting paid — safely, and on time

Understand how money flows from checkout to your bank via Stripe, check your wallet, and connect your payout account.

Episode 7

Set Your Service Options

Pickup or delivery — how your food reaches diners

Set your location, service method, delivery radius, fees and policy — the final step before you're ready to take orders.

More resources

Extra support beyond the core guide.

Video tutorials

Short walkthroughs for menus, scheduling, and order workflows.

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Community forum

Connect with cooks across Canada and share what works.

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Support center

Get answers from the Cutlaski team whenever you need help.

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