In Latin America's dynamic business world, giant companies are constantly looking for ways to optimize their operations and improve their employees' experience. A crucial aspect for the well-being and productivity of employees is the food service within the company. Corporate cafeterias and canteens play a key role in this regard, but their management can be complex and challenging.

In this regard, they face various challenges related to the management of their cafeterias and industrial canteens. These challenges range from menu planning to cost and stock control, as well as staff production efficiency and talent satisfaction.

This is where the need for innovative solutions such as ordering and menu automation arises. This revolutionary technology allows companies to transform their cafeterias into modern, efficient spaces that meet the needs of their talents in an exceptional way.

An efficient way to manage corporate cafeterias What is ordering and menu automation?

Ordering and menu automation involves the implementation of technological systems that streamline and optimize the food purchasing and consumption process within the corporate cafeteria. These systems may include:

Self-service kiosks: These allow employees to place their orders quickly and easily, using intuitive touch screens.

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2. Digital displays: Display dynamic and updated menus in real time, with nutritional information and allergens.

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3.Automated payment systems: Eliminate lines and speed up the payment process, accepting various forms of payment, such as debit and credit cards and electronic vouchers.

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4.Mobile applications: They offer employees the convenience of ordering from their smartphones, with customization and secure payment options.

Benefits of automating organizational cafeterias or canteens:

For companies:

• Cost reduction: Spending on unsold food is minimized and inventory is optimized.
• Reducing food waste: Decrease the amount of food thrown away by preparing only what is ordered.
• Improves the efficiency and agility of operations: Organizes the process of order taking, food preparation and delivery, reducing waiting times and improving employee satisfaction.
• Increased accuracy: Minimizes order errors and ensures that customers receive exactly what they ordered.
• Data and analysis: Provides valuable information on users' consumption habits, allowing for the optimization of menus, offers and promotions.
• Improved talent experience: Offers a modern, convenient and personalized ordering experience, increasing employee satisfaction and well-being.
• Talent attraction and retention: Contributes to creating an attractive and modern work environment, which can be a differentiating factor in attracting and retaining talent.

For collaborators:

• Time savings: Employees can place their orders in advance and avoid lines in the cafeteria.
• Convenience and ease of use: It allows you to place orders quickly and easily, from anywhere and at any time.
• Customization: Offers order customization options, such as choice of ingredients or exclusion of ingredients as a complement.
• Access to real-time information: Displays dynamic and updated menus in real time, with nutritional and allergen information.
• Reduced waiting times: Streamlines the purchasing process and reduces waiting times in lines.
• Improved overall satisfaction: Provides a positive and memorable ordering experience.

Corporate experience cafeteria: A simple and modern solution for order and menu management!

The cafeteria module is part of the ecosystem of services available in the Corporate Experience software. It allows your company's employees to place food orders in advance, selecting from a weekly menu and defining the date and time of pick-up.

How does the cafeteria module work?

1. Menu configuration: Company administrators define the weekly menu, including prices, descriptions, options for different types of diets and availability schedules.
2. Advance orders: Employees place their orders through the Corporate Experience mobile app or website, selecting the date, time, cafeteria (if there are several), dishes and pick-up options.
3. Order validation: The cafeteria staff validates orders by scanning the QR code generated in the partner's app.
4. Pick up and payment: Employees pick up and pay for their order at the cafeteria, using the payment method of their choice.
5. Analysis and reporting: The system generates detailed reports on orders placed, validated, cancelled and consumption patterns, allowing managers to make strategic decisions.

For what type of companies is the cafeteria module ideal?

Any company with a cafeteria on its premises can benefit from this solution. It is especially useful for companies with a high number of cafeteria users, as it allows for significant cost reductions.

Want to know more?

If you are interested in implementing the cafeteria module in your company, contact us for more information. We will help you improve the experience of your employees and optimize the management of your cafeteria.

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