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Designing a commercial kitchen is largely a matter of preference, and there is no single blueprint for a successful kitchen. However, there is a reason that so many commercial kitchens appear to be interchangeable; certain set-ups work better for others, making it safer and easier for chefs to work in the kitchen. At Automatic Ice Maker Company, our sales professionals are commercial kitchen experts. They have helped literally thousands of restaurant owners outfit their dream commercial kitchens, using everything from quality used equipment to brand-new top-of-the-line equipment. Here are the tips that they have learned while helping chefs create their kitchens.
- When looking at a potential location, consider the space. Commercial kitchens are often tight, but will you have the floor space to set up the appliances you need, in a way that improves functionality? Will there be enough space for multiple chefs to move in the kitchen? If space is going to be an issue, talk to one of our sales professionals to find out how equipment that can do multiple tasks, such as a range/griddle combination, can help you maximize your available space.
- Does it have or can you install a high-quality fire-suppression system and first aid station? Kitchens can be dangerous and most kitchens experience occasional fires and some injuries. Your commercial kitchen will have to meet fire code expectations, but sometimes the code does not reflect the best practice- will you be able to go beyond the code to make your kitchen as safe as possible for your cooks?
- Ventilation is critical. Make sure you have grease hoods and exhaust fans to vent equipment like fryers, griddles, and charbroilers. You may also need additional fans to ensure that your hoods do not pull in the air from the rest of the restaurant.
- Sinks are also important. Your kitchen will probably have multiple prep sinks and a hand-washing sink. Do you have the set-up to put sinks where they make sense? Will sinks have adequate disposal capabilities, where required?
- How comfortable is the kitchen? Commercial kitchens can be very hot and the hard flooring used for their surfaces can cause leg and back ache and fatigue. Is your kitchen sufficiently air conditioned? Can you install a flooring option or safe slip-proof cushioned mats to make standing easier on the legs and back?
- Will you be able to power your appliances? Where are the existing gas and power supply lines in the kitchen? Knowing this is important because various local codes might prohibit you from locating appliances too far away from the original gas or power supply line. If you have a drawing of your kitchen, including the location of the gas and power supply lines, one of Automatic Ice Maker’s kitchen design and sales specialists can help you set up a kitchen that will give you the appliances you want and comply with your local codes.
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