Kitchen Display Documentation

Complete guide to setting up and managing Kitchen Display Systems (KDS) for real-time order tracking and kitchen workflow optimization.

Overview

The Kitchen Display System replaces traditional paper tickets with digital displays that show orders in real-time. Benefits include:

• Elimination of paper waste and printing costs
• Real-time order updates and modifications
• Improved kitchen communication and efficiency
• Automatic timing and performance tracking
• Color-coded priority system for faster service

Perfect for kitchens of all sizes, from single-station setups to complex multi-station operations with specialized prep areas.

Kitchen Display Setup

Setting up your Kitchen Display System is quick and requires no special software installation.

Prerequisites

• Flip POS app installed and configured
• Device with web browser (tablet, computer, smart TV, POS Computer (Elo Touch))
• Stable internet connection

Quick Setup Process

1. In the Shopify admin, navigate to the Flip POS app
2. On the left hand navigation, click "Settings" under Flip POS. Or you can also get to the settings page by clicking the "Settings" button under "Quick Actions" on the Flip POS App home page.
3. Navigate to the Kitchen Display System section of the Flip POS Settings page
4. Click the Setup New Display button
5. Select the Restaurant Location dropdown and choose a location (these locations are based on your Shopify POS locations).
6. Enter a Display Name (e.g. "Grill Station", "Main Kitchen")
7. Click Complete Setup button
8. A popup will appear with the new kitchen display URL. Write down or save this URL.
9. Go to your Kitchen Display device (iPad, Elo Touch monitor, Smart TV, etc) and enter the kitchen didplay URL that was provided after creating the Kitchen Display in the Flip POS settings.
10. The kitchen display will load and show orders as they are sent from the Flip POS app.

Kitchen Display Features

View orders coming in and manage their progress as they are completed in the kitchen.