Kitchen prep
1 hourSegments
5
First
5:00
Total
1:00:00
A 60-minute kitchen prep timer with setup, chopping, batch prep, station check, and cleanup.
Mise en place and station prep
Free Kitchen Prep Timer
Use a kitchen prep timer for mise en place, chopping, station setup, batch prep, service readiness, cleanup, and handoff. Keep prep blocks visible and create an XTimer room when a kitchen team or cooking class needs shared timing.
Built for this job
Kitchen prep work can be divided into clear, visible blocks.
Teams can see whether station readiness is on track.
XTimer rooms support shared prep timers for kitchens, classes, and service teams.
Current agenda item
Setup
1/5
5:00
Next
Chopping
Total time
1:00:00
Use this setup in XTimer
Need a controller link, viewer display, or shared room?
Keep this simple timer for quick work. Move into an XTimer room when one person controls the clock and another screen shows it to a speaker, team, class, or audience.
Presets that match real work
Start from a timer people already understand.
Each preset has a clear use case, duration, and workflow. That makes the page useful for search visitors immediately, and gives professional users a natural path into XTimer rooms when they need separate controller and viewer devices.
Quick mise
20 minSegments
3
First
5:00
Total
20:00
A 20-minute mise en place timer for one station or recipe.
Station reset
10 minTotal
10 min
A 10-minute station reset timer before service.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Keep station check time visible before service begins.
Use shorter timers for one station and longer timers for full prep blocks.
Reserve cleanup or reset time at the end of prep.
Use an XTimer room when a kitchen lead or teacher controls shared prep timing.
Frequently asked questions
What is a kitchen prep timer?
A kitchen prep timer structures mise en place, chopping, station setup, batch prep, service readiness, cleanup, and handoff.
Can this be used for mise en place?
Yes. Use the quick mise preset for one station or recipe, or the kitchen prep preset for a full prep block.
Can a kitchen team share the prep timer?
Yes. Create an XTimer room when a kitchen lead, class, or service team needs the same visible prep timer.