Using the kitchen board in real time

Kitchen Display System — KDS (/admin/kitchen)

The kitchen board replaces noisy printers and paper clips with a smart touchscreen placed in the cooking area.

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Elements of the Order Card:

Each new order appears as a separate card containing:

• Title: Table number (e.g. Table 1 — Veranda) or counter pick-up number.
• Time: Minutes that have passed since the order was sent.
• Waiter Name: The employee responsible for taking the order.
• Dish List: Full name and quantity highlighted in large numbers.
• Yellow Notes: Customer special requests (e.g. "Medium-rare steak, no onion salad").

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Preparation Steps by the Chef:

1. New Order Signal:
   • When the order arrives, the screen emits an acoustic signal and displays a temporary notification at the top.
2. Start Cooking (Start):
   • The chef presses the blue Start button.
   • The card is made with an active frame and the waiter in the hall knows that the dish is being cooked.
3. Completion (Done):
   • Once the food is placed at the counter leading to the hall, the chef presses the green Ready button.
   • The card moves to the "Ready to Serve" column.
   • The waiter's cashier is immediately notified to remove the plate!
4. Optional Printing:
   • If you want a physical ticket to place on the plate, press the printer icon on the card.

Warning: If an order goes over 20 minutes without being marked ready, the card turns a warning red with the label Delayed to give it priority.