Enforce Cooking Stage Flow (For Table Service)

When "Enforce cooking stage flow" is enabled, the system controls the timing of when different courses are prepared to ensure proper service flow.

Starters

Starter items can be cooked immediately upon order. Starters stations has full access to begin cooking.

Mains

Main course items are held and cannot be cooked initially. They appear on appropriate kitchen screens but are blocked from preparation until staff manually releases the hold.

Desserts

Because desserts are ordered after the main course is underway or finished, there's no need to put a hold on them—their natural ordering timing already provides the proper service flow.

Since desserts are typically ordered later, these products can be cooked immediately when they appear.