Plan Your Restaurant’s Commercial Kitchen

One of the major investments of starting a new restaurant is the Commercial Kitchen. A restaurant commercial kitchen needs quality kitchen equipment that will endure a busy restaurant operation. The design and layout of a commercial kitchen should allow food to flow easily from the preparation area to the line. A new restaurant may have an excellent location, but if you have a small kitchen space, you have to adapt your plans accordingly.

Role of a Restaurant Kitchen

The commercial kitchen is the heart of your restaurant where your menu comes into existence. It is where food is prepared, cooked and plated. Besides cooking food, also where your dirty dishes are brought, where foods are stored and where all your dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment are stored and installed. Unlike in a home setting where it’s just you and your family, a restaurant kitchen has a lot of people in and out, so it is very important to be organized. It does not only saves you time during the busy rushes, it helps keep the kitchen

Difference of Commercial Ovens and Commercial Ranges

Commercial ovens and Commercial ranges are specially designed for high volume cooking. Although they are one of the most expensive pieces of equipment you will buy for your kitchen, a good commercial range can last for decades. The type of food you serve on your restaurant menu will dictate what type of commercial range you will need. For instance, if you’re going to feature several barbeque recipes on your menu, you will need a good size grill depending on the volume you’ll be serving.

If sauté dishes are a major recipe of your restaurant menu, then a six burner commercial range is ideal for your Kitchen Equipment needs. Other things to consider with any kitchen stove, grills or oven are the HVAC ( Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning ) system, which includes hoods and fire safety.

Consider Leased or Used Kitchen Equipment

Some restaurant equipment is ideal for leasing because they have a short life span, or buying used equipment because they have a long life span. An Ice machine is ideal for leasing, because they often don’t last more than a few years and once they break, they are expensive to repair. A commercial oven is ideal for buying used, because they last so long and spending on repairs is worth the investment.

Keep Costs Low in Your Kitchen

Having a well-planned commercial kitchen does not only keep the food flowing to the dining room, it can also save you money, time and waste. If your staff knows where everything is placed and understands the rule of FIFO (First in, First out) method, this will help reduce food waste and spoilage. It will also make preparation and cooking times in the kitchen more efficient.

Keep Your Restaurant Kitchen Clean

Nothing will ruin a restaurant’s reputation faster than an incident of food poisoning. A clean commercial kitchen is crucial to any restaurant. A regular cleaning schedule will ensure that all staff knows what needs to be done during each shift to keep your kitchen safe for your customers and staff. If your restaurant is open every day, all year long, you should plan 2 – 3 days during a slow season to close and do a general cleaning of the entire establishment.

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