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What is a KDS and how does it work in a kitchen?
How to organize kitchen tickets and preparation statuses on a kitchen display.
A visible preparation queue
KDS means Kitchen Display System. It shows the kitchen the orders it must prepare and lets the team track progress without relying only on verbal messages.
From the ticket to ready
The dining room records products, the ticket reaches the kitchen, and the team marks when it is being prepared and when it may leave. The system does not cook for the team; it provides a shared reference.
What to review before adoption
Define who may modify an order, how changes are communicated, and what happens when a product is unavailable. A screen helps more when working rules are clear.