Kitchen Display & Digital Signage

Order Accuracy.
Zero Paper.
Every Time.

From the moment an order is placed to the moment it reaches the customer. Timeworks KDS and Digital Signage keep your kitchen and your brand running at full precision.

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KDS - KITCHEN LIVE VIEW
Table 4 - Sarah M. 00:03:24
Grilled Sirloin - Medium Rare
Chips - Extra Salt
Garden Salad - No Onion
In Progress
Table 2 - James K. 00:08:11
Burger - Well Done
Onion Rings
Complete
0
Lost Orders

100%

Order Accuracy

Every order captured and displayed with zero manual transcription errors.

Real-time

Order Delivery

Orders push to kitchen screens the instant they are processed at the POS.

Zero

Paper Slips

Eliminate consumable costs and kitchen clutter in one move.

25+

Years in Cape Town

Trusted by local restaurants and retailers since 1999.

Kitchen Display System

Never Lose an Order Again.

Orders processed at any terminal are pushed instantly to screens in the preparation area, complete with every detail your kitchen team needs.

Every Order. Every Detail. On Screen.

The Timeworks KDS displays orders the moment they are processed, showing the customer's name, exactly what was ordered, preparation instructions, the time the order was started, and the time it was concluded. Nothing is missed, nothing is misread.

  • person Who ordered: Customer name or table number displayed prominently
  • restaurant_menu What was ordered: Full item details with modifiers and special requests
  • timer Time tracking: Start time, elapsed time, and completion time recorded
  • menu_book Prep instructions: Full preparation notes visible to kitchen staff
  • no_sim No paper slips: Save on consumable costs and eliminate kitchen clutter
PREP STATION - GRILL 3 ACTIVE
Table 7 02:14
Lamb Chops x2
Peri-Peri Chicken
Active
Table 12 07:02
Sirloin - Med
Add: Blue Cheese
Urgent
Table 3 - Done 09:45
Fillet - Well Done
Complete
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Customer Display Board

An additional customer-facing screen lets guests monitor their own order status, reducing enquiries and improving experience.

Digital Signage

Dynamic Digital Menu Boards.

Replace static printed menus with live digital boards that you control from your POS. Update prices, push specials, and manage every screen across all your locations from one place.

Your Menu, Always Current.

Digital menu boards powered by Timeworks update in real-time from your POS system. Change a price once, and every display in every location reflects it instantly. Promote your daily specials, happy hour deals, or seasonal offerings with no print costs and no delays.

  • update Real-time updates: Price and menu changes reflect instantly on all screens
  • campaign Promote specials: Highlight daily offers, happy hours, and limited items
  • business Central management: Control all screens across multiple locations from one dashboard
  • palette Professional presentation: Branded, clean layouts a customer can read from across the room
  • savings No print costs: Eliminate the ongoing expense of reprinting menus and promotional material
The Grill House LIVE
Mains
Sirloin Steak 300g R 189
Peri-Peri Half Chicken R 145
Lamb Chops (3) R 210
Drinks
Draft Beer 500ml R 45
Soft Drinks R 28
Today's Special
Fillet + Glass of Wine
R 260
R 195
Why KDS & Digital Signage

Built to Improve Every Shift.

Six reasons Cape Town hospitality and retail businesses are making the switch from paper to precision.

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Order Accuracy

Digital orders eliminate handwriting misreads, torn slips, and lost tickets. What is entered at the POS is exactly what appears in your kitchen, every single time.

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Faster Throughput

Orders reach kitchen staff the instant they are placed. No walking to the printer, no manual handoff. Your team spends less time waiting and more time preparing.

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Cost Savings

Eliminate the ongoing cost of thermal paper rolls, ribbon cartridges, and printed menus. The KDS pays for itself by removing consumable expenses month after month.

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Customer Experience

Customers who can track their order status on a display board feel informed and valued. Dynamic menu boards with professional layouts reinforce your brand at every touchpoint.

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Real-time Updates

Menu changes, price adjustments, and sold-out items update instantly across all screens. No stickers, no manual corrections, no out-of-date information visible to customers.

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Central Management

Manage kitchen displays and menu boards across multiple locations from a single dashboard. One change at head office reflects everywhere, instantly and consistently.

The Process

From Order to Plate.

Four steps, from till to collection, that keep your kitchen informed and your customers happy.

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Order Placed

Customer places an order at the POS terminal, via table service, or through the online ordering app. The order is confirmed and immediately processed.

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Displayed on KDS

The order appears in real-time on the kitchen display screen, showing the customer, every item, modifications, prep notes, and an active timer.

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Prepared by Kitchen

Kitchen staff prepare the order exactly as displayed. When complete, they mark the order done on the KDS, triggering the customer-facing status board.

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Called for Collection

The customer display board updates to show the order is ready. No shouting, no guessing. Customers collect when the board tells them to, every time.

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Common Questions

Everything you need to know about Timeworks KDS and Digital Signage.

A Kitchen Display System is a digital screen installed in your kitchen or preparation area that receives orders directly from your POS terminal. When a customer places an order, it appears immediately on the KDS screen, showing who ordered, what was ordered, the time the order was started, the time it was concluded, and full preparation instructions. No paper slips required.
The customer display board is an additional screen positioned in the customer-facing area. It shows guests the real-time status of their order, whether it is being prepared or ready for collection. This reduces staff interruptions from customers asking "is my food ready?" and gives a professional, polished experience from the moment of ordering.
Yes. Timeworks digital signage is centrally managed through your POS system. Menu changes, price updates, and daily specials push to all display screens in real-time, with no need to manually update each screen. For multi-location businesses, a single change at head office reflects across every branch instantly.
Absolutely. The Timeworks KDS is natively integrated with the Timeworks POS software. Orders appear on KDS screens the moment they are processed. There is no manual step, no delay, and no risk of an order being missed. The same system that processes your payments drives your kitchen displays.
Yes. While commonly called a Kitchen Display System, the same technology works for retail picking and fulfilment displays, for any environment where orders need to be fulfilled and tracked. Whether it is a restaurant kitchen, coffee bar, deli counter, or retail click-and-collect station, the display system keeps your staff informed and your customers updated.
KDS and digital signage pricing depends on the number of screens, your existing POS setup, and any hardware required. Contact our team in Cape Town for a tailored quote for your specific business. We offer solutions for single-location operations through to large multi-branch hospitality groups.