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Kitchen Display System (KDS)

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Written by Dazza

What is the KDS?

The Kitchen Display System is a full-screen view designed to be shown on a screen in your kitchen. It shows all active orders in a clear, at-a-glance format so your kitchen staff can see what needs to be prepared without touching any buttons.

Setting up the KDS

  1. Go to Settings > Operations in your dashboard.

  2. Copy the KDS link provided.

  3. Open the link on a tablet or screen in your kitchen.

The KDS link does not require a login — it is a secure, dedicated link for your store only.

What the KDS shows

Each order appears as a card showing:

  • Order number

  • Order type (pickup, delivery, dine-in)

  • Customer name

  • Table number (for dine-in orders)

  • All items with sizes and modifiers clearly listed

  • Special notes and removed ingredients

  • A colour-coded timer showing how long the order has been waiting

Timer colours

  • Green — order is within normal preparation time (under 8 minutes).

  • Yellow — order is taking longer than usual (8-15 minutes).

  • Red — order is overdue (15+ minutes) and pulses to get attention.

Auto-refresh

The KDS updates automatically as new orders come in and existing orders are completed. No manual refresh needed.

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