> ## 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.

# Tracking Orders as a Waiter

> The MesobOrdering Waiter Orders page shows every active order with color-coded status badges and quick actions to move PENDING orders into PREPARING.

**URL:** `/waiter/orders` **Access:** Click **Orders** in the waiter navigation.

Shows all orders (for the current shift or all active orders) with full details.

## Orders list

Each order shows:

* **Order ID** — Short reference number
* **Table Number** — Where the order came from
* **Items** — What was ordered (name + quantity)
* **Total** — ETB amount
* **Status** — Color-coded badge
* **Time** — When the order was placed

## Order status colors

| Status    | Color  | Description                    |
| --------- | ------ | ------------------------------ |
| PENDING   | Blue   | Just placed, not yet confirmed |
| PREPARING | Yellow | Kitchen is working on it       |
| READY     | Teal   | Ready to collect and serve     |
| SERVED    | Green  | Delivered to the table         |
| CANCELLED | Red    | Order was cancelled            |

## Order actions

* **View** — See full order details including all items, instructions, and status history
* **Start Prep** (on PENDING orders) — Mark the order as PREPARING