Orders clearly organized from intake to completion

Kitchen Display (KDS) centralizes orders that need preparation and organizes them in a visual flow, so the team can quickly see what is new, in progress and ready to complete.

For the kitchen team

Nexus Kitchen Display (KDS) open on a landscape tablet in a kitchen, with statuses for new, preparing and completed orders
Configurable from the Administration app

The application dedicated to orders that need preparation

Kitchen Display (KDS) is the workspace used by the preparation team. Orders from connected channels are shown in one interface together with products, options and notes.

When the team updates an order, the change is sent to the other Nexus Retail applications without entering the information again.

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POS & Orders Order Status

Preparation can be tracked at product level

For orders with multiple products, the team can see what is ready and what still needs attention while keeping the full order in view.

  • Check off products

  • Differentiate prepared products

  • Quantities

  • Options

  • Notes

  • Confirm order completion

  • Prevent accidental completion

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Kitchen Display (KDS) receives and sends real-time updates

Kitchen Display (KDS) does not operate as an isolated system. It receives orders from connected channels and sends statuses wherever that information is needed.

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Kitchen Display (KDS)
Order Status POS & Orders
Administration

Manages application configuration, devices and connections.

Nexus ERP

Receives available data according to the configured integration.

POS & Orders

Sends orders for preparation and receives status updates.

Kiosk Self-Service

Self-service orders enter the same preparation flow.

Online Ordering & QR

Products ordered by the customer reach Kitchen Display (KDS) without manual re-entry.

Glovo & Wolt

Orders from active integrations can be sent into the Kitchen Display (KDS) flow.

Order Status

Orders marked ready can be shown to the customer automatically.

Built for visibility and touch use

Kitchen Display (KDS) is optimized for screens in preparation areas, where information must be easy to read and actions must be completed quickly.

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  • Landscape screen

  • Tablet

  • Touch monitor

  • Cards readable from a distance

  • Large enough buttons

  • High contrast

  • Use in busy environments

  • Multiple devices in one location

  • Fullscreen or PWA mode

Clear answers about Kitchen Display (KDS)

What is Kitchen Display (KDS)?

Kitchen Display (KDS) is the application used by the preparation team to view orders, products, statuses and waiting time in a shared flow.

Where do Kitchen Display (KDS) orders come from?

Orders can be sent from connected applications and integrations such as POS & Orders, Kiosk Self-Service, online ordering or configured external platforms.

Do orders update in real time?

Yes. Changes made in connected applications can be reflected in Kitchen Display (KDS), and statuses updated in Kitchen Display (KDS) are passed through the ecosystem.

Can products be tracked separately?

Kitchen Display (KDS) can display progress at product level so the team sees what is ready and what still needs completion.

What happens when an order changes in POS & Orders?

Kitchen Display (KDS) shows a notification and updates the order information so the team can review changes before continuing.

Can Kitchen Display (KDS) be used on multiple devices?

The application can be associated with devices and locations configured in Administration, depending on the available infrastructure and rules.

How does the status reach the customer?

When an order is marked ready, its status can be sent to POS & Orders.

Discover how Kitchen Display (KDS) organizes orders

During a demo, we present the order flow, the information available to the preparation team and how Kitchen Display (KDS) communicates with the other Nexus Retail applications.

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