“Do you need a POS system for your cafeteria?”
This is a question many school administrators have asked recently as they
review their technology budgets. The answer to the question is probably “yes,”
because school cafeteria POS systems offer a variety of advantages not afforded
by traditional electronic cash registers. Let’s take a look at some of these
benefits.
Cafeteria POS systems speed
up service
Students at K-12 schools typically have a very short window of time in which
to purchase and eat their lunch, while those enrolled at colleges and
universities are often on tight schedules between classes. With such features
as custom screen layouts, quick card processing (“smart cards” for K-12
students and meal cards and/or credit and debit cards at the secondary level),
and packaged commands, school cafeteria POS systems keep lines moving, ensuring
that students consistently enjoy as much time as possible to consume their
food.
Cafeteria POS systems improve inventory management
Cafeterias cater to hundreds or even thousands of students daily, meaning
that they must manage a very sizeable inventory of perishable and
non-perishable food and beverage items. They must ensure that they have
sufficient quantities of ingredients and food on hand at all times, and that
these items haven’t expired. Some schools must also follow federal guidelines
that dictate which items they can and cannot serve, and to whom.
A cafeteria POS system with an inventory management module makes it easier
for schools to rise to these challenges. Cafeteria administrators and other
appropriate personnel can calculate food costs by recipe and, through usage
reports, get a firm handle on inventory in stock. This permits shortages and
overages to be addressed proactively, eliminating waste and ensuring that food
is used by its expiration date.
The inventory management component of the cafeteria POS system can also be
programmed to generate orders only when item levels have been depleted to a
certain threshold, and to prevent the processing of orders that don’t meet
certain parameters. Consequently, cafeterias are assured of having the right
quantities of the right ingredients at the appropriate time. Waste is
minimized, and adherence to all purchasing guidelines becomes the norm.
Cafeteria POS systems make for happier parents and students
Busy parents can forget to give their children lunch money. Occasionally,
they can even find themselves ready to send their children to school, only to
discover that they have no cash for lunch. By contrast, in schools with
cafeteria POS systems, parents can simply load money onto students’ prepaid
cards once a month (or in some districts, once a week). Parents are happy
because there is no need to scramble for coins and bills every day, and
children are happy because they no longer need to skip lunch or borrow money
from a friend.
Additionally, some cafeteria POS systems give parents an extra measure of
control over which food items their children can and cannot buy in the school
cafeteria. In these cases, student profiles are maintained in a database and,
because of an interface with the POS, cashiers cannot process the purchase of
any item a parent has deemed “forbidden.” This system allows parents to do
payment for the entire family through one student.
Wordare, Inc. provides e-Funds For Schools to
allow families to choose a couple of different online payment options for
student lunch accounts. Parents may choose to have payments automatically
withdrawn electronically from your checking account or charged to your credit
card. There is a convenience fee for using this program.
Why do I
need a LCS account?
The benefits of cafeteria POS systems far outweigh the initial cost, making
them a worthwhile investment for any school, K-12 or secondary.
Our easy to use features make
managing your family's school lunch accounts easy! Don't have a
family account yet? Create a
free account for your family today to take advantage of our online services.
Our easy
to use features make managing your family's school lunch accounts easy!
And more!
About Wordware
Wordware, Inc., founded in 1983 and headquartered in Mendota Heights, MN,
provides software applications for cafeteria business. Wordware’s LCS
mayflower system is expandable to concessions, school store and could be integrated
with Student information system, which makes perfect advance solution for your
school. Wordware Inc, Lunch payment system is a simple and secure way for
schools to connect, transact and manage all their school payments solutions. POS system that will simplify order-taking, offer detailed sales and
inventory tracking, and make managing your employees and customers a breeze.
Wordware partner with Efunds, Convenient Payments, EduTrak Software, FEEZEE
For Schools accepts payments at any time for unlimited school services from
multiple payment platforms. The convenience and flexibility of e-Funds For
Schools will help to eliminate last minute check writing hassles and
improve efficiencies with your student lunch account. Plus, you will no
longer need to worry that your children could lose or forget the money intended
for deposit in the school lunch program.
Contact Us.
Corporate Headquarters:
Wordware, Inc. 2526 Northland Dr:
Mendota Heights, MN 55120;
Email:
sales@wordwareinc.com
www.wordwareinc.com
call us at (800) 955-2649
