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Printing & Reports

For Cooks and Admins - Generate PDF reports for the kitchen.

Printing & Reports 🖨️

Sometimes you just need it on paper! Here you can generate PDF reports for printing. Perfect for the kitchen where things get messy and a tablet isn't always practical.

Why Print?

In the Kitchen

  • Hands are busy: Can't always check a screen
  • Clear overview: Everything at a glance on paper
  • Check off: Cross out with pen as you cook
  • No battery: Paper doesn't need power

For Planning

  • Production planning: Know exactly what to prepare
  • Shift handover: Leave notes for the next team
  • Record keeping: Keep paper copies if needed

Available Reports

Daily Quantity Report 📋

What's on it?

  • All dishes for the selected day
  • Exact order counts per dish
  • Breakdown by dietary requirements
  • Total portions to prepare

Example:

DAILY COOKING REPORT - Monday, Oct 14, 2024

MAIN DISHES:
□ Schnitzel with Fries: 45 portions
  - Standard: 40
  - Gluten-free: 5

□ Vegan Buddha Bowl: 23 portions
  - Standard: 23

SOUPS:
□ Tomato Soup: 38 portions

DESSERTS:
□ Chocolate Pudding: 31 portions

TOTAL: 137 orders

Perfect for:

  • Daily production planning
  • Checking off as you cook
  • Shift briefings

Weekly Overview Report 📅

What's on it?

  • Complete meal plan for the week
  • Order numbers per day per dish
  • Totals for each dish
  • Daily order counts

Example:

WEEKLY OVERVIEW - Week 42

         | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Total
---------|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|------
Schnitzel|  45 |  -- |  52 |  -- |  38 |  135
Pasta    |  -- |  48 |  -- |  41 |  -- |   89
Buddha   |  23 |  27 |  19 |  22 |  31 |  122

Perfect for:

  • Week planning
  • Ingredient ordering
  • Staff scheduling

Order List Report 📋

What's on it?

  • All employees with their orders
  • Organized by name or by dish
  • Dietary flags shown
  • Employee ID included

Example:

ORDERS BY EMPLOYEE - Monday, Oct 14, 2024

MÜLLER, Anna (ID: 12345)
→ Schnitzel with Fries
→ Tomato Soup
→ Chocolate Pudding
⚠️ Allergy: Nuts

SCHMIDT, Tom (ID: 12346)
→ Vegan Buddha Bowl
→ No soup
→ Fruit Salad
ℹ️ Vegan

Perfect for:

  • Meal distribution
  • Checking off pickups
  • Verifying special requirements

Company Billing Report 💼

What's on it?

  • Orders grouped by company
  • Employee meal counts
  • Price totals per company
  • Date range summary

Perfect for:

  • Monthly billing to companies
  • Cost allocation
  • Administrative records

How to Generate Reports

Step 1: Go to Reports

Navigate to Reports from the kitchen dashboard or main menu.

Step 2: Select Report Type

Choose which report you need:

  • Daily Quantity
  • Weekly Overview
  • Order List
  • Company Billing

Step 3: Set Parameters

Date Selection:

  • Pick the specific date or date range
  • Use quick buttons: Today, Yesterday, This Week, Last Week

Filters (where applicable):

  • Select canteen (if multiple)
  • Choose meal time (lunch/dinner/both)

Step 4: Generate and Download

  • Click "Generate Report"
  • PDF opens in new tab or downloads
  • Print directly or save for later

Report Options

Date Presets

Quick selection buttons:

  • Today: Current day's report
  • Yesterday: Previous day
  • This Week: Current week
  • Last Week: Previous week
  • This Month: Current month

Canteen Selection

If you have multiple canteens:

  • Select specific canteen
  • Or choose "All" for combined report

Meal Time Filter

  • Lunch: Only lunch orders
  • Dinner: Only dinner orders
  • Both: All meal times

Pro Tips 🎯

Morning Routine

  1. Generate daily quantity report
  2. Print and post in kitchen
  3. Check off as you complete each dish
  4. Quick reference all day

Before the Week

  1. Generate weekly overview
  2. Review total quantities needed
  3. Plan ingredient orders
  4. Schedule staff accordingly

End of Month

  1. Generate company billing reports
  2. Export for accounting
  3. Keep copies for records

Save Paper

  • Only print what you need
  • Use digital view when possible
  • Print double-sided if your printer supports it

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I customize report layouts? A: Reports use standard templates optimized for kitchen use. The layout is designed for quick reading.

Q: How far back can I generate reports? A: You can generate reports for any date with data in the system.

Q: Can I email reports directly? A: Currently, you download the PDF and can then email it manually.

Q: What file format are reports? A: All reports are generated as PDF files for easy printing and sharing.

Q: Can I generate reports on mobile? A: Yes! Reports work on any device, though printing is easier from a computer.

Summary

Printing & Reports is your paper helper:

  • Daily Quantity: What to cook today
  • Weekly Overview: Plan the whole week
  • Order List: Who ordered what
  • Company Billing: For accounting

Generate, print, and cook with confidence! 📄✨