MenuNerds

For kitchen staff — manage prep and tickets

See orders in real time, update prep status, clear the queue.

Step-by-step walk-through of MenuNerds from the perspective of the kitchen-staff role.
Updated May 6, 2026

🔑 System Login

Function: Log in to access the real-time Kitchen Display.

Navigate to: open-restaurant.local.weebpal.com/login

  • Username: kitchen_staff · Password: demo1234
  • Enter credentials → click Login → redirected to Kitchen Display
  • All pending orders appear in real time — no extra steps needed
Tip: Keep the Kitchen Display screen visible throughout your shift for continuous order monitoring.

Kitchen Operations

Real-Time Order Processing

The kitchen display auto-updates with incoming orders — staff simply focus on cooking and marking items complete.

🔴

NEW

Order received

🟡

PREPARING

Currently cooking

🟢

READY

Ready to serve

Kitchen Dashboard

Function: Home screen after login — shows kitchen statistics and quick access to key functions.

Navigation: Sidebar → Dashboard open-restaurant.local.weebpal.com/my-account

  • View today's completed orders count
  • Check active items in preparation
  • Quick access to Kitchen Display and Products
Tip: Start your shift by checking the Dashboard for an overview before switching to the Kitchen Display board.

Kitchen Display

Function: Order tracking board organized by processing stage — displayed in status columns, auto-updated.

  • NEW (red) — New order, not yet started
  • PREPARING (yellow) — Currently being prepared
  • READY (green) — Completed, waiting to be served
  • Click Start to move an order to Preparing status
  • Footer shows: Active Items, Avg Prep Time, Completed Today
Tip: Monitor the READY column frequently to notify the waiter to deliver dishes as soon as they are done.

My Orders

Function: View your order processing history — track dishes you've prepared during your shifts.

Navigation: My Account → My Orders open-restaurant.local.weebpal.com/my-account/orders

  • View all orders processed under your account
  • Filter by date or order status
  • Reference past orders for quality tracking
Note: This shows your personal order history — use the Kitchen Display in Sidebar for real-time active orders.

My Favorites

Function: Saved menu items for quick reference during order preparation.

Navigation: My Account → My Favorites open-restaurant.local.weebpal.com/my-account/favorites

  • View frequently referenced menu items
  • Save dishes you handle most often for quick access
  • Use as a reference for recipe and ingredient information
Note: Favorites are personal to your account and do not affect the main menu or order flow.

My Profile

Function: View and update your staff profile information.

Navigation: My Account → My Profile open-restaurant.local.weebpal.com/my-account/profile

  • Update name and phone number
  • Click Save to apply changes
Note: Profile information is synced with the store's staff management system.

Change Password

Function: Update your account password to maintain account security.

Navigation: My Account → Change Password open-restaurant.local.weebpal.com/my-account/password

  • Enter current password → new password → confirm
  • Click Save to update account security
Warning: Never share your account password with anyone to protect system data.

Want to see MenuNerds run on your business?

We will configure a demo instance with your constraints loaded. 20 minutes, no slides.