Ordering the First Additional Tray for a Patron

If a patron wants additional food after their order has been submitted, you can order an additional tray for them. This process is different from creating a second (or more) additional trays.

Note: There is no limit to the number of additional trays you can order for a patron in a meal period.

To order an additional tray for a patron:

  1. On the patron record, select the date for which you want to order an additional tray.
  2. In the list, select the appropriate meal.
  3. Under the Selected Items list, click Add Tray. The Selected Items list and Add Tray button update to display the current tray number.
  4. Note: The displayed tray number includes the original tray for the patron's meal. For example, if (2) is displayed, that indicates the original tray and one additional tray.
  5. To add a menu item to the patron's additional tray:
    1. On the left menu, select the category (publishing group) for which you want to view menu items.
    2. In the center section, select the menu item you want to add.
    3. If you want to increase of reduce the portion size to order, continue as follows:
      • If you want to increase the portion size of the item, click .
      • If you want to reduce the portion size of the item, click .
    4. Manage the selection as needed:
  6. To add a menu item not on the menu to the patron's additional tray:
    1. On the left menu, click Request Items.
    2. In the search box, enter a keyword for the item for which you want to search.
    3. Click . You can also press Enter. The search results appear.
    4. If you want to filter the displayed search results, in the search box, enter an additional keyword with which to filter. The results filter as you type.
    5. From the results, select the request item you want to order. The item is added to the Selected Items list.
  7. Repeat steps 4–5 until all menu items you want to order have been added to the Selected Items list.
  8. If you want to add a note to the meal, continue as follows:
    1. In the top-right corner of the Selected Items list, click the add note icon. The Meal Notes dialog appears.
    2. In the box, enter the note you want to add for the meal.
    3. Click Save.
      Tip: When a meal has a note added to it, a checkmark icon appears on the add note icon.
  9. When you are done making selections, order the additional tray as follows: