Making everyday life in a professional kitchen run smoothly

Everyday life in professional kitchens is a complex set of processes in a constantly changing environment. “It's about product flows, raw material flows, creativity, planning, but it's also a process that focuses on individuals and the team. On the whole, it is also affected by environmental challenges - such as the availability of raw materials, changing guest volumes, or labor shortages,” says Richard Hunter, Training Manager at Metos Sweden.

– In a professional kitchen, you need to be able to combine these factors in a fixed equipment environment to create a successful end product that will last over time. That's why thorough kitchen planning is so important, he continues.

To make everyday life in a professional kitchen run as smoothly and efficiently as possible, the kitchen must be carefully planned, the right equipment selected, the kitchen equipment professionally installed, the staff trained to use the equipment and the kitchen equipment properly maintained.

Kitchen design has a long-lasting impact on the future

Competent professional kitchen design is important because it has a long-term impact on the functionality of the kitchen. In addition to the concept, it takes into account factors such as individual needs, the daily capacity of the kitchen and the number of staff.

– Optimizing the kitchen for the customer's business is a customer-specific process every time. The kitchen should operate with less staff at the beginning of the week and full strength at the end of the week. Both breakfast, lunch and evening.

– Other adaptations that often need to be taken into account are the amount of electricity, water, ventilation, drainage and of course space available.

– In addition, there is a growing desire for kitchens to be ergonomic and comfortable for employees to work in.

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Equipment choices have a big impact on everyday life in the kitchen

Professional kitchen equipment must not only meet the technical requirements of the kitchen, but also adapt to its daily needs and available space. The right choice of equipment has a significant impact on the everyday life of the kitchen.

– In addition to price, customers are often interested in energy efficiency and new technologies, as the technology of machines changes rapidly. New products are often attractive as they often provide a significant reduction in electricity and water consumption, says Richard.

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A professional commercial kitchen technician is an important asset in a new kitchen

Despite careful planning, problems can arise when a new kitchen is commissioned. Problems that only become apparent in practice. Such situations must be resolved quickly.

– Kitchen installation is always a puzzle in itself. A professional commercial kitchen technician can solve situations quickly so that the kitchen's functions are not negatively affected,” says Per Vivesson, Service Manager at Metos Sweden.

– The most challenging projects take place in existing buildings where a new commercial kitchen is to be installed. However, the end product is often more unique and the contrast of the new together with carefully renovated original details is always something extra.

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Maximize the potential of your equipment

– No two trainings are the same. All our training is based on the customer's unique business. Training helps customers learn how to use equipment effectively and safely, gives them practical tips, and ensures that all staff know how to use and care for the equipment correctly, says Richard.

Richard points out that the aim of the training is not only for the kitchen to get the most out of their cooking equipment, but also to understand the benefits of maintaining the equipment as correctly as possible.

– As a training topic, maintenance can be a bit boring, but it ensures that the equipment lasts as long as possible and that it works with as little downtime as possible. In this way, sudden downtime is reduced, which often means that extra staff need to be called in to the washroom, for example. 

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Service agreements prevent risks

Service agreements can reduce the risk of sudden equipment failure and ensure uninterrupted operation of your kitchen.

– Service contracts are an investment, not a cost. Any equipment containing mechanics, fluid systems or electronics will wear out over time. An expert can identify potential sources of problems in equipment early on before they break down, for example by experience locating wear parts that give way first, visual inspection or just by listening, says Per.

 

Sudden failures are always fixed as quickly as possible, but because they come unexpectedly, there is an interruption in the kitchen's operation. In addition to reducing costly repairs and extending equipment life, scheduled maintenance prevents kitchen downtime of this nature.

– The most expensive equipment in a kitchen is that which is not working when the restaurant is full of guests.

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Continuity is important

The goal of a professional kitchen is always to keep it running as long and consistently as possible. Everyday life is full of challenges, so it pays to choose a commercial kitchen supplier with its own experienced service technicians with continuity in mind.

If a service contract is used to maintain the machines and replace wearing parts in time, the customer usually avoids the expensive repairs that can be caused by, for example, a water hose breaking inside a machine. The customer also avoids emergency cases that negatively affect the business. Working more preventively on the customer's terms when it suits the customer's business provides a better working environment for everyone. We know from experience that if the customer trusts our expertise and follows our service advice, there is also a great benefit in the form of satisfied kitchen staff, satisfied guests and not least financially as you get a smooth flow of the business in general.

– The kitchen project itself is a short time in the kitchen's life cycle. It pays to choose a service partner you can rely on for continuity, stability and who can maintain the entire kitchen regardless of the make of the kitchen equipment - throughout the life of the kitchen, Per reminds us.

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