Section 9: Expediter and Food Runner
Lesson 16 of 19

To-go and third party station

+20 XP

KDS flow, bagging spec, right bag right items.

To-go is its own job. A designated to-go person works the station at SJ, SM, and PA. At other locations, the doubles. Either way, the bagging spec is the same.

KDS and order flow
  • Read the KDS screen. Know how to bump (close), recall, and identify priority orders.
  • Open every box before sealing. Check protein, check sauces, check chutneys, check sides. No exceptions.
  • Confirm any sauces that ride along: maggi hot and sweet ketchup, chutneys, dip for ravioli.
Bagging a to-go order
  • Staple the receipt to the outside of the bag.
  • Write the 's first name clearly on the bag. Use the location indicated by your trainer.
  • Use bag sealers when packing hot or saucy items, or when the order goes out for delivery.
  • Know how many items per bag at your store: do not overload, do not underuse. Heavy items on the bottom, and dry items on top.
  • Standard count: include 2 napkins per item, sporks per dish that needs one, knives only when ordered.
  • Use the right paper goods: kathi wraps for kathi rolls, straws and lids for cold drinks, leak-proof containers for any sauce-heavy dish.
  • Place the finished bag where designated ( shelf, pickup window). Match it to the order ticket.
Right bag, right items
  • Hot items: insulated bag or sealed paper bag. Heavy items at the bottom.
  • Cold items: separate bag or compartment. Lassi and bottles wrapped if needed to prevent leaks.
  • Burritos and bowls: foil-wrap burritos, lid-secure bowls. Tape if going long distance.
  • If a 75 percent leak rate is happening, that is on us. Test seals before they leave the building.
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