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Kitchen Display

The Kitchen Display System (KDS) shows incoming orders in real-time for kitchen and bar staff.

Setup​

  1. Open the POS on a kitchen-dedicated tablet or monitor
  2. Log in with a Kitchen or Bar role PIN
  3. The display automatically shows the appropriate order queue

How It Works​

Order Flow​

When a POS cashier confirms an order:

  1. The order appears on the kitchen display instantly
  2. Each item is shown with its modifiers and special notes
  3. Kitchen staff taps an item when they start preparing it
  4. When all items are ready, the order moves to ready status

Order Cards​

Each order card shows:

  • Order number (e.g., #0042)
  • Order source (POS, Uber Eats, Rappi, DiDi Food)
  • Time elapsed since the order was placed
  • Items with modifiers and notes
  • Priority indicators for time-sensitive orders

Status Progression​

New Order → Preparing → Ready → Completed

Tap an order card to advance its status. Color coding helps identify urgency:

  • White: Just arrived
  • Yellow: Approaching target time
  • Red: Overdue

Bar Display​

Staff logged in with the Bar role see only drink items from orders. This allows drink preparation to happen in parallel with food preparation.

Tips​

  • Mount the display at eye level for kitchen staff
  • Use a screen large enough to show 4-6 orders simultaneously
  • Consider a dedicated tablet that stays logged in as Kitchen role