Choosing the right electric slicer for your commercial kitchen starts with one question: Do you slice cheese? Electric slicers are sorted into three categories: premium heavy duty, medium duty and economy. There are some variations among each model within these categories, but this is a good start to narrow down your choices. Premium Heavy Duty Slicers If you … [Read more...]
How to Maintain Safe Food Temperatures
The right holding equipment is essential for maintaining safe food temperatures in a busy kitchen. Holding equipment should be selected based on the volume and type of food, as well as service style. The goal is to minimize the time food is in the "danger zone." This ranges from 40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Food that has not been cooked or cooled quickly enough can become … [Read more...]
INFOGRAPHIC: 5 Key Elements of Visual Merchandising
There are five elements to visual merchandising that apply regardless of where the display is or what's being marketed. Proper food merchandising can turn a passive looker into an active buyer. Creating the best display requires an understanding of each aspect and working with them to create a cohesive display. There's a lot of creativity involved and there's no single … [Read more...]
INFOGRAPHIC: Food Safety – The Good, The Bad and The Rotten
September is National Food Safety Month (NFSM). Created in 1994, NFSM works to raise awareness of the importance of food safety and its continued education within the foodservice industry. Check out the infographic below for an overview of temperature control, food rotation and cross contamination. By Courtnie Elston … [Read more...]
