In recent years, school cafeterias have evolved quickly thanks to the integration of innovative technology which improved efficiency, reduced wait times, helped manage costs and inventory.
Here are 3 school cafeteria areas benefiting from the implementation of new technology.
KITCHEN MANAGEMENT
Meal planning software: Helps schools manage food costs, create varied and healthy menus.
Inventory tracking: Sensors can monitor food items, improve budgeting and forecasting.
Temperature monitoring: Sensors can monitor freezers and refrigerators, sending automated alerts about any temperature change, complying with FDA regulations.
ORDERING
Mobile apps: Students can order and pay for meals remotely with their phone, allowing them to have their food ready at designated times.
Self-service kiosks: Allow students to order ahead and pay without waiting in line.
Digital menus: Display detailed menu options such as ingredients, nutritional facts, calorie counts and possible allergens. For parents, this means the ability to monitor what their children are eating, allowing them to guide healthier choices.
POS SYSTEMS AND DEVICES
All-in-One POS software: Provide effective reporting, tracking as well as the option to process credit card and ACH payments on location and online. Mobile options can also allow staff to take orders and process payments from anywhere in the cafeteria.
School lunch scanners: Speed up checkout lines by using QR and RFID readers for swift student identification, eliminating the need for cash or cards.
AlphaTechs USA’s QR scanners and RFID tag readers will make scanning school IDs a breeze, making school lunch lines move swiftly, improving the cafeteria experience for students and staff alike.
QR scanners are 1D/2D compatible, available as pin pad combo AlphaScan QR Express or as stand-alone orbital Alpha-201 and Alpha-202 handheld models. For an even faster option, AlphaScan RFID pin pad combo can read several tags simultaneously, without the need to present your card right in front of the reader.
Our QR and RFID models are fully programmable, compatible with all US school lunch POS software. Each unit is covered by our extensive 3-year warranty.
Based in Orange County, California, AlphaTechs USA is a premier provider of school lunch scanners and pin pads for US school cafeterias.
