🦾 WHAT IS THIS FEATURE?
KDS - Item Completion Enhancement introduces a new setting, "Complete One Quantity with Single Tap", to provide greater control and flexibility for kitchen staff when marking items as completed on the Kitchen Display System (KDS). This update improves efficiency, reduces errors, and enhances workflows in high-volume kitchens.
👀 HOW DOES IT WORK?
Single Tap on Done Button:
Only one quantity of the selected item will be marked as done per tap, even if the item has multiple quantities.
Quick Tap on Done Button (Multiple Times):
A complete quantity indicator will appear above the "Done" button.
The KDS will wait for 0.5 seconds (debounce) before processing the total quantity completed for the item.
Long Press on Done Button:
Displays a quantity input number pad for specifying how many quantities to mark as done.
Number Pad Behavior (Based on Existing Setting):
"Grouped Item: Confirm Quantity"
If Enabled:
The number pad includes a Confirm button to finalize the quantity input.
If Disabled:
The quantity is immediately processed upon input without requiring confirmation.
Additional Enhancements:
Fix Recall/Rest/Recook Item Issue:
Resolved issues related to recalling, resting, and recooking items to ensure accurate item tracking.
Support Split/Consolidate Printing:
Enable split and consolidated printing using the following template tags:
[item_list(mode:split)] → For printing items separately.
[item_list(mode:consolidate)] → For printing consolidated item lists.
✨ KEY BENEFITS AND FEATURES
Key Benefits:
Increased Kitchen Efficiency – Reduces unnecessary steps for kitchen staff, allowing for faster order processing and improved workflow.
Minimised Errors – Prevents accidental over-completion of items, ensuring that only the correct quantity is marked as done.
More Control for Kitchen Staff – Gives chefs and kitchen staff the ability to choose how they mark items as completed, whether through single taps, quick taps, or a precise quantity input.
Better Handling of High-Volume Orders – Helps fast-paced kitchens manage large quantities without confusion, improving order accuracy.
🔊 WHO IS THIS FEATURE FOR?
1. Kitchen Staff (Chefs, Line Cooks, Prep Cooks)
✅ More Control Over Item Completion – Can precisely mark items as completed using single taps, quick taps, or a quantity input.
✅ Faster Workflow – Reduces unnecessary steps, allowing for quicker order processing.
✅ Minimised Errors – Prevents over-completion or miscommunication on item status.
2. Kitchen Managers & Head Chefs
✅ Better Order Accuracy – Ensures food preparation aligns with order specifications, reducing mistakes.
✅ Improved Multi-Item Order Handling – Enhances coordination in kitchens handling bulk or batch cooking.
✅ Streamlined Workflows – More efficient completion tracking prevents kitchen bottlenecks.
3. Restaurant Owners & Operators
✅ Higher Kitchen Efficiency – Faster food prep times improve overall service speed.
✅ Lower Risk of Wastage – Reducing errors in item completion minimises food waste.
✅ Consistency Across Locations – Standardised workflows improve operations across multiple outlets.
4. Waitstaff & Front-of-House Teams
✅ More Accurate Order Tracking – Reduces miscommunication with the kitchen, ensuring correct items are served.
✅ Faster Table Turnover – Efficient kitchen operations allow for quicker service and happier customers.