Three steps are enough: mount a tablet by the entrance, let the team clock in with a large-button PIN or QR code, then check the first test punch. Designed for gloved hands and noisy kitchens, adapted for Quebec.
Put an iPad or Android tablet on the wall near the entrance. Keep it powered, connected to stable Wi-Fi and secured with an anti-theft mount. Kiosk mode limits access to the rest of the tablet.
Two ways to clock in. A four-digit PIN uses large buttons readable from a metre away; a personal QR code avoids typing. The code is temporary (10 minutes) and single-use.
Have one employee clock in and check the original punch in the dashboard. If it looks right, the whole team can follow. If not, adjust the brightness or Wi-Fi before the first shift.
Three placeholder photos to replace with your own: a mounted tablet at the entrance, a close-up of the PIN, and an employee scanning a QR code.
72 px buttons, 12 px spacing and haptic feedback. The tablet never displays the full PIN; validation happens on the server. Useful when someone forgets their QR code or their phone is out of power.
Each employee has a personal QR code in the mobile app. The tablet reads it quickly, even through a screen protector. No biometric data, just a signed token.
Before service begins, have an employee clock in for a test. Check the original punch under Timesheets → 24-hour activity. The time comes from the Cadanza server, not the tablet.
| Time | Employee | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 08:02 | Alex T. | Arrival |
| 12:03 | Alex T. | Meal break start |
| 12:34 | Alex T. | Meal break end |
Server time; original punch log retained.
A fixed kiosk with PIN or QR simplifies clock-in for restaurants and hotels. Cadanza adds a job-site mode, Quebec break rules and local payroll exports.
The same fixed-tablet PIN/QR flow, with Quebec payroll exports and break management.
We recommend a mount and schedule a test punch with your team.
On-site note. The kiosk requires a dedicated tablet and a plan with kiosk seats. Original punches are retained; only approved timesheets are used to calculate hours and tips.