8 Ways to Find Space in Your Foodservice Operation

There’s something about the start of a new year that inspires us to rethink and refresh. In a foodservice operation, that often means taking a hard look at space utilization and workflows. Over time, crowded prep areas, overstuffed storage, and excess equipment can cause operational bottlenecks to sneak up.

Thankfully, every year comes with new foodservice innovations. Smarter commercial foodservice equipment can help you make the most of every square foot and open up those bottlenecks. From solutions that improve organization and workflows to compact, multi-functional cooking equipment, the right equipment choices can help transform even the tightest kitchens into more efficient spaces for the year ahead.


1. Wall and Corner Space Utilization


Put your wall space to work with a Quantum Foodservice Store Grid Task Station! Store Grid systems are available with a variety of custom-configurable shelves, bins, baskets, and hooks. 

Store Grid Task Stations are a convenient and space-saving way to keep frequently used supplies and tools like PerfectGrip Tools by TableCraft close-at-hand.

 


Made to optimize a notoriously hard-to-use storage space, Quantum Foodservice Corner Shelving features a design that maximizes capacity while making stored products easy to access.

Available in 4- and 5-shelf configurations in Chrome or Green Epoxy Wire.



 



2. Nesting Racks


Are speed racks slowing down traffic in your storage areas? New Age Industrial Nesting Z Racks are designed to save valuable storage space. 

When not in use, these racks store nested together, taking up 30% less floor space than standard sheet pan racks.





3. Multi-use Equipment

With flat, grooved, or a combination of flat and grooved cooking plates, the Hatco Panini Grill is both a clamshell grill and a small griddle alternative. Rapid heat recovery and even cooking keep quality and production high. 

Its compact, stainless steel design fits into any commercial kitchen layout, while the aluminum grill plates ensure lasting durability and easy cleaning.


 



4. Ventless Cooking

Out of hood space or need to go completely ventless? The Hatco Rapide Cuisine® Countertop Induction Range expands your cooking capabilities in a small, portable footprint. 

Rapide cuisine gives you the power and flexibility to cook back or front of house with magnetic induction technology. The unit is activated only when an induction-compatible pan is placed on top. Its cooking surface remains safe to touch.

 

5. Dual-sided Grilling


The dual-sided Garland Xpress Grill cooks both sides at once with upper and lower grill plates for faster, more consistent results that double production in the same amount of space. 

The Xpress Grill is available in 1-, 2-, or 3-platen models and 1- or 2-platen models with an open lane.

 

 





6. Smart + Compact Combi


If space limitations are slowing down your foodservice operation, the 19.6" wide Convotherm mini pro combi oven can increase your production up to 25%! 

A full-fledged combi oven, this versatile and efficient oven delivers high volumes of quality food in less space and time with minimal training and effort. 

As your production needs grow, the EasyStack feature lets you securely stack two units for greater production in the same 19.6" wide space. 

 




7. Combined Cooking Technology


Merrychef conneX 12 and conneX 16 high speed ovens combine convection, microwave, and impingement cooking technologies in one small footprint. 

These ventless units deliver consistent, high quality hot food up to 20 times faster than conventional cooking methods to meet customer demand without expanding kitchen space or adding labor.

 

8. Undercounter Multi-rack Dishwashing


Utilize valuable undercounter space with the Champion UH130B MAX Undercounter High Temp Dish Machine. Its multi-level racking system provides maximum flexibility and increased ware capacity simultaneously washing dishes, cutlery, and utensils in a 288-second total cycle. 

The UH130B MAX features quiet, double-wall construction, 15 ¾” overall chamber height with two interior racks, and a built-in booster heater.

 

 


To learn more about making your kitchen and storage space work harder for you, contact us!

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