Top Features of an Effective Canteen Management System
Many organizations in the UAE, especially those in the hospitality industry, provide staff meals to their employees. Studies show that providing lunch in the organization is a great way to enhance productivity and increase job satisfaction. Not only do employees feel more content after a well-cooked meal, but eating together acts as a social glue that brings team members together.
While the benefits are evident, many organizations struggle to balance costs while ensuring customer expectations are reasonably met. Mismanagement and lack of a centralized system can increase costs and eventually cut into the company’s bottom line.
The good news is that the right canteen management software can help your business achieve cost efficiencies, lower vendor costs, reduce food wastage, and boost customer satisfaction. Here are some tips that can help you choose the right system:
1. Menu Scheduling and Planning
While most staff meal management systems have meal planning capabilities, you’ll want to assess the customization level. Can the system design customizable menus and account for different items with complete accuracy? How many office locations can be incorporated into the system? Are there any limits to the number of vendors or customers it can work with?
Larger organizations have to serve more people and may even operate in various locations, so you want a solution that’s flexible enough to meet your company’s needs.
2. Settle Supplier Bills
Any transactions with vendors that supply meals or meal ingredients are recorded in one centralized location, and all bills are settled within the system.
This reduces the hassle of manual and paper-based processes that are often time-consuming and prone to errors. Additionally, you can prevent any mismanagement since all information is recorded in one place and can be accessed easily.
3. Easy Integration with Meal Coupons
The right software can help you with food planning and costing, but it needs to be paired with proper hardware. Paper-based meal coupons are an unnecessary expense and are difficult to track.
Instead, opt for biometric scanners that are cost-efficient and user-friendly. For instance, a fingerprint scanner is a simple solution that can be used to redeem a meal ticket and update consumption status.
4. Keep Account of Food Consumption
Consumption data must be accurately tracked and recorded to maintain a detailed log of key processes. Real-time user data and alerts help managers ensure that there is minimal food wastage and consequently, helps keep costs low. Weekly and monthly consumption reports can allow administrators to develop meaningful insights about consumption and adjust for the future.
Manage Staff Meals with Ease
DLI-IT Group offers a variety of turnkey solutions that allow for easy management of resources across the organization, including our state-of-the-art Canteen Management Software. The system comes with DLI CMS Application, a TERMOD terminal, and printers for easy coupon or receipt printing.
Our team of experts will assess your needs and will help you set up and implement a comprehensive staff meal management system that simplifies staff meals and increases efficiency.
For more information, reach out to us now.