> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.mesobordering.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Kitchen Staff Role in MesobOrdering

> What Kitchen Staff can and cannot do in MesobOrdering, including permissions, login flow, default landing page, and order queue access.

The **Kitchen Staff** role is a focused, single-purpose view designed for the kitchen team. Kitchen staff see incoming food orders in real time and update their status as orders are prepared and ready to serve.

## What Kitchen Staff can do

* View all incoming food orders in the kitchen queue
* Update order status (Preparing, Ready, Served)
* See items, quantities, table numbers, and any special notes for each order
* Hear audio alerts when new orders arrive

## What Kitchen Staff cannot do

* Access the admin panel or configuration
* View billing or payment information
* See bar orders — those go to Bar Staff
* Manage menu items or staff accounts

## Logging in

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the login page">
    Navigate to `https://mesobordering.com/login`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your credentials">
    Enter your **Email Address** and **Password**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Login">
    You'll be automatically redirected to the Kitchen View at `/staff/kitchen`.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  If your account has been paused by an admin, you'll see an **Account Paused** screen instead of the kitchen view. Contact your admin to reactivate.
</Note>

Next up: the [Kitchen View](/staff/kitchen/view) — your main working screen.