5 Pieces of Kitchen Equipment Built to Beat the Southern Heat
If you operate a commercial or noncommercial kitchen anywhere in the South, you know this fact of life: it’s not just hot outside. It’s even hotter on the line. Scorching outdoor temperatures, high humidity, and tight kitchens can boil over into more serious impacts than you might think: from causing energy bills to skyrocket to making food quality, staff morale, and employee retention suffer. The right equipment can make a positive difference! Here are five pieces of equipment designed to keep kitchens cooler, more efficient, and more productive—even in the dog days of summer. 1. Insulated Holding Cabinets That Keep the Heat INSIDE Hot food still needs to stay hot in the summer, but the heat belongs inside the holding cabinet—not outside. If a holding cabinet is hot to the touch on the outside, it’s not properly insulated. Lack of insulation lets heat easily escape from the cabinet, and that contributes to a hotter kitchen and higher energy costs. Look for: Fully insulate...
