Version: 1.5.09
We’ve added two new features to the Kitchen display module to improve kitchen efficiency and real-time visibility:
1. Countdown Timer for Orders Approaching Time Slot
A countdown timer now appears for orders approaching their scheduled time slot, configurable via the “show countdown for orders approaching slot” setting in KDS. Orders within the countdown window display a red blinking background, those past the scheduled time show a yellow background with a “timeout” label, and orders outside the window show a blue background labeled “preorder.”
2. Elapsed Time Since Order Placement
The second feature tracks the elapsed time since each order was placed, helping kitchen staff prioritize older orders. Configured via the “show elapsed time for orders after X minutes” setting in KDS, elapsed time appears only for orders exceeding the threshold, updates in real time every minute, and is clearly displayed next to the order placement time.
Together, these two features provide improved visibility and prioritization, allowing kitchen staff to manage orders more efficiently.