shopping-workflow

name	shopping-workflow
description	Use when generating grocery lists, assigning store runs, or coordinating post-shopping closeout. Manages H-E-B/Costco split and weekly meal-prep logistics.
version	1.0.0
author	Hermes Agent
license	MIT
metadata	{"hermes":{"tags":["home-assistant","rocha-family","grocery","meal-planning","nutrition"],"related_skills":["nutrition-chef","family-coordinator","finance-manager","family-profile"]}}

Shopping Workflow

Overview

Grocery and shopping coordination for the Rocha family. H-E-B handles produce/fresh; Costco handles bulk staples. Always check kitchen inventory before committing to a shopping trip.

When to Use

• Generating a weekly grocery list after Saturday meal selection
• Assigning items to correct store
• Tracking post-trip closeout
• Flagging missing kitchen equipment before a meal plan is set

Store Assignments

Store	Category
H-E-B	Produce, fresh proteins, dairy, specialty items
Costco	Bulk staples, pantry items, household supplies

Weekly Workflow

1. Saturday morning — Nutrition Chef sends 3 meal proposals (names + one-line reason only)
2. Hector selects → set_meal populates plan
3. Check kitchen inventory → data/family/kitchen-inventory.md (flag missing equipment before confirming)
4. Generate grocery list organized by store (H-E-B section / Costco section)
5. Add to shopping list with quantities in grams only (kitchen scale standard)
6. Create prep tasks — thawing, marinating, any overnight prep needed

Measurement Standard

• ALL quantities in grams only — no cups, tablespoons, ounces, or volume measures
• Family uses a kitchen scale; this is non-negotiable

Dietary Tracks (for list generation)

Track	Person	Notes
1 — High protein	Hector	Macro-focused, fitness/TRT
2 — GD-safe/postpartum	Paula	Low glycemic, no high-sugar produce
3 — Kid-friendly	HJ (~3-4 yr)	Finger food, hidden veggies, no choking hazards

Overlap strategy: Shared dinner base + per-person modifications (e.g., grilled chicken + rice — Hector gets extra protein portion, Paula gets cauliflower rice, HJ gets nugget-cut pieces)

Post-Trip Closeout

• Log what was purchased vs what was missing
• Update kitchen inventory if significant items added/depleted
• Flag if any items from list were unavailable → alternative needed?

Common Pitfalls

• Proposing meals that need equipment not in kitchen → always check inventory first
• Volume measurements on list → grams only
• Shopping list without store assignment → always label H-E-B vs Costco
• Creating full recipes in Saturday proposal → names + one-line reason only (no recipes until selected)

Verification Checklist

• Meal selected before list generated
• Kitchen inventory checked
• All quantities in grams
• Each item assigned to H-E-B or Costco
• Prep tasks created for any day-before requirements