Perhaps the most hard-working resource in a fast-paced commercial kitchen (after the staff of course), the refrigerator carries the heavy load of ensuring large volumes of food are kept at safe temperatures to prevent spoilage and contamination, and in turn, helping businesses maintain an efficient service.
In recent years, the introduction of smart technology in many industries has improved this implementation of efficiency and productiveness in workflow. No less for commercial kitchens in the food-service and catering industry, where efficiency is far-reaching: whether that be maintaining energy efficiency, reducing food waste with controlled temperature settings or basic inventory management.
Take SKOPE-connect as an example: fridge manufacturer SKOPE’s downloadable app. If sustainable workflow is a key component of your kitchen’s work ethic, then smart-tech refrigeration might be of benefit. Apps like SKOPE-connect allow for easy and free Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) management to report temperature data, alerting you if temps exceed limits you set. Energy efficiency and cost control also happens in the way of lighting control, which is also managed at the touch of a button.
Data is also of value for large-scale commercial kitchens looking for insights and solutions to work smarter. Settings like the 24-hour quick view summary that helps detect any mechanical and electrical issues, or the five-months’ worth of graphical information for fridge temperature, energy use and door openings can help business owners make informed decisions.
Those running hospitality offerings can also see how fridges are being used at different stores with multiple fridge connections across multiple sites. Is customer service your business’s main priority? Modes like One Touch Hush can quieten your fridge, making it ideal for customer service areas.
“Refrigeration is a critical aspect of any commercial kitchen operation and a key point of food safety,” says Trent Howie, Bunzl Australia and New Zealand’s National Business Development Manager – Food Service Design and Project Management. “We work with our customers to ensure that the equipment they’re installing efficiently meets their needs in the easiest way possible.”
Intelligent refrigeration could be an ideal solution for your commercial kitchen, giving you easy ways to run an efficient and safe business.
