Cooking for a night shifter

I’d say the warm meal is better before the long shift. After mine I just want sleep, food can wait. Or I’ll snack as usually I’m that tired. Plus if I ate a big meal right before bed I think I’d regret it

Nothing wrong with putting some leftover food in the microwave. I do it every single day after work. I personally wouldn’t stress about him having hot fresh food when he walks in the door.

If he likes it, a hearty oatmeal is nice to come to and done in a crock pot you can get creative enough with flavors to not get boring. Healthy, warm and slow to digest can help during sleep too.

AIR FRYER!!!!!!! It's perfect for reheating and cooking food! I would suggest prepping a meal and having him just throw it in when he's home. Crockpots are okay but I'd probably get tired of eating the same thing from it everyday

Yeah definitely

Does he not eat while working? I work 3 x 13.5 shifts and all my meals I eat at work. You could always prepare food for him for his next shift. If not, I wouldn't see a problem if you cook then he just needs to reheat it.

1000% YES to Crockpot. It is how I prep a majority of my lunches for work (granted, he'll be using it for a meal at home). There's some good variety to be had as you can do a wide array of different soups, stews, hell even a pot-roast or chicken. My mother even does lasagna in the crockpot...though the edges tend to burn a little.

Side note: no need to use boneless chicken meat if cooking on low for 6-8 hours. The meat becomes so tender after that amount of time that it falls right off the bones.

I’ve worked nights for 20+ years. Home at 7am. Asleep by 8am. Wake by 4pm. Coffee. Life. My big meal around 7pm. Snack around 12/1am. No more food until 7ish.