If a quick change to the menu is needed, for example due to a supplier not delivering a certain menu item, then this feature will allow us to record a taken meal without changing the menu in the back office.
This article will teach you...
How to mark a generic meal using the Cypad Tablet.
WARNING
The generic meal option will not take into account any allergen or dietary information. Extra care must be taken when serving substitute meals.
NOTE
This feature must be enabled before it can be used. The generic meal option can not be priced individually, ensure you review all pricing to ensure that people are charged correctly.
To enable the feature
- Log into the tablet and perform a sync as normal.
- From the main Meal Register screen, select the menu option shown below.
- Turn on the Generic Meal option.
INFO
This will add a menu item called Meal for today only to everyone.
- You have now enabled the generic meal option for the day.
How to mark a served generic meal
- Once the generic meal option is enabled, select the person you wish to mark a served meal.
- If they have pre-ordered a meal they will appear with a blue background.
- If no pre-order is present, they will appear with a white background.
- To mark the meal, tap if no pre-order is present or tap and hold the person's name if they have pre-ordered to access the menu selection screen.
- Tap the menu option Meal and select it, it will go green.
WARNING
This menu item will be visible to everyone. Please ensure that any allergy or dietary information is considered when serving food.
- Press Select to mark that person as receiving a generic menu item.