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Using the Kitchen Panel

Run the kitchen display on a dedicated screen for order preparation.

← Back to Kitchen & KOT

Open Kitchen Panel

Panels → Kitchen Panel

The Kitchen Panel shows incoming orders grouped for the kitchen team.

  • Use a tablet, monitor, or PC in the kitchen - not at the counter.
  • Orders appear as tickets with items, quantities, and table/reference info.
  • The queue updates as new KOT items are submitted from POS.

Order statuses

Kitchen Panel

Kitchen staff move orders through preparation stages.

  • New - ticket just arrived from POS.
  • Preparing - kitchen is working on the order.
  • Ready - food is ready for pickup or service.
  • Delivered - order handed to waiter or collected at counter.

Prep time

Kitchen Panel

Set expected preparation time to help coordinate service.

  • Assign prep time when starting an order.
  • Helps floor staff know when food will be ready.