CaPOS KDS

Tickets disappear. Tables fly.

Replace paper tickets with a high-performance kitchen display system built to handle the heat. Real-time orders, smart station routing, and a glance-and-go interface that cuts errors, accelerates prep, and eliminates the words "we lost your ticket."

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CaPOS Kitchen Display System mounted in restaurant kitchen

By the Numbers

The kitchen, faster.
Measurably.

Aggregate impact across Canadian restaurants in their first 90 days running CaPOS KDS.

Faster ticket times

Fewer misfires

Lost paper tickets

Spill-proof operation

Core Capabilities

A kitchen brain, built for the heat.

Station-aware, order-aware, fire-time-aware.

Smart station routing

Every item routes to the right station automatically — cold to garde manger, hot to the grill, drinks to the bar. No expediter required, no shouted clarifications.

Fire-time logic

Appetizers fire on hold. Mains fire when the apps are picked up. Desserts fire on the bus. Every course lands at the table at the right moment, automatically.

Color-coded timers

Tickets shift green → yellow → red as prep time elapses. Your expediter scans the wall and knows what needs attention in under one second.

Modifier-clear display

Allergies, modifications, and prep notes show in bold red — no fine print, no scrolling, no missed special requests.

Multi-station bump bar

Each station has its own physical bump bar. Bump complete items without taking your hands off the line — even with gloves, even covered in flour.

Spill-proof, grease-proof

IP65-rated screen and bezel. Wipe down with industrial cleaner between shifts. No fans, no vents, no failure points where steam and grease can enter.

The Line

Every cook sees only what they need to make.

A single KDS screen per station means the grill cook never scans through fryer tickets, the salad station never gets pasta orders. Tickets are filtered, prioritized, and timed by station — your line moves at the speed of your slowest item, not your slowest screen.

Station filters configurable per menu item — set once, never re-route.
Priority tags (rush, VIP, comp) push to the top of the queue automatically.
Voided items disappear from the line the moment the manager voids them — no wasted prep.

The Expediter

See the whole kitchen in one glance.

The expediter screen aggregates every station: who's bumped, who's behind, which table is closest to firing mains. Color-coded urgency, table-numbered tickets, and one-tap re-fire turn the expediter station into the kitchen's nerve center.

Aggregate view: every station, every active ticket, every elapsed timer.
Re-fire and re-route with one tap when a course needs to be delayed or expedited.
Real-time floor sync: see which table is on dessert, which is on mains, which is empty.

Expediter using CaPOS KDS aggregate view

Built for back-of-house punishment.

Industrial-grade hardware, restaurant-grade software.

Display size

Available in 21.5-inch and 24-inch IPS panels, 1920×1080 resolution.

Sealed enclosure

IP65 splash and dust resistance, fanless passive cooling — no vents to trap grease.

Touch + bump bar

Capacitive touch that works with gloves, plus mechanical bump bar for greasy hands.

Connectivity

Gigabit Ethernet + dual-band Wi-Fi, USB-C for receipt printer chaining.

Mounting

VESA 100×100 — wall mount, shelf mount, ceiling drop, articulating arm.

Power

Single 24V DC supply, redundant power input option, 65W typical draw.

Operating temp

0°C to 55°C continuous, certified for hot-line operation.

Warranty

3-year hardware warranty, on-site replacement in major Canadian cities.

Pairs with every CaPOS terminal.

What chefs say about CaPOS KDS

Real kitchens, real ticket times, real before-and-after.

We cut our ticket time by 37% in the first month. Not because the cooks got faster — they didn't. They just stopped wasting time hunting for paper tickets and confirming items with the floor.

Thomas Leclerc

Chef-Owner · Racines, Québec City

The color-coded timer system means I can stand at the pass and know in two seconds which station is behind. That visibility alone is worth the entire KDS install.

Sarah Tremblay

GM · Lanterne, Montréal

We run five ghost kitchen brands out of one space. CaPOS KDS routes each brand's tickets to the right cook, on the right station, with the right modifiers. Zero cross-contamination of orders.

Marcus Osei

Owner · Parallel Kitchen, Toronto

Twelve locations across Alberta and BC. One KDS standard means new cooks ramp in days, not weeks. The interface is the same on every line.

Jennifer Park

Director · Harvest Group, Calgary

Frequently asked questions about CaPOS KDS

Do I need to replace my current POS to use CaPOS KDS?

CaPOS KDS works best paired with CaPOS POS — every order fires automatically with full context, modifiers, and station routing. If you're on a different POS, our team can evaluate integration during onboarding. Most restaurants migrate the full stack for the best result.

How many KDS screens do I need for my kitchen?

Typically one screen per station — grill, sauté, garde manger, fryer, dessert, expediter. A 30-seat café might run two screens (line + expediter); a 200-seat full-service might run six or more. We'll size your install during the site visit.

Can KDS handle modifiers and allergies clearly?

Yes. Modifiers display in bold red, separated from the main item. Allergies highlight in flashing yellow. Special prep notes (rare, no garlic, gluten-free) sit beneath the item in clear text — never as fine print or scroll-required.

What happens if a KDS screen fails mid-service?

Tickets continue arriving at every other station, and your expediter screen automatically aggregates the affected station's orders for redirect. Our 24/7 support ships a replacement screen overnight to major Canadian cities. Hardware warranty includes on-site replacement.

Can KDS run offline if my internet goes down?

Yes. The KDS runs on your local network, not the cloud. Tickets continue routing station-to-station even if internet drops. When connectivity returns, all completed tickets sync to reporting automatically.

Does KDS integrate with online ordering and third-party delivery apps?

Direct integration with CaPOS Online Ordering and major Canadian delivery platforms (Uber Eats, DoorDash, SkipTheDishes). Every order — dine-in, takeout, delivery — lands on the right station, color-coded by channel.

What's the warranty and what's covered?

3-year hardware warranty on all KDS screens, including IP65 sealing, panel, and bump bar. On-site replacement in major Canadian metros within 24 hours of report. Software updates and feature releases are included for the life of your CaPOS subscription.

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8am – 10pm ET

Weekends

10am – 8pm ET

Emergency Support

24 / 7 / 365