The benefits of efficient commercial kitchen design include better performance from your equipment, lower labor costs, and a better product overall. Here are some ways to reap the benefits of efficient commercial kitchen design.
Allow People to Move Around
A kitchen planner can help you design the optimal flow for the space, so that employees can more easily move around one another. The designer will take into account the operating radius of the equipment, the volume of equipment use, and the placement of other related equipment when designing your kitchen.
Plan Heating and Cooling Elements Correctly
For efficient temperature management, you’ll want to think about the design of your heating and cooling equipment. Freezers that are too close to stove tops will require more energy to maintain your food at the right storage temperatures. Having a buffer between stoves and freezers, such as a pantry or utensil area, is an efficient way to go.
Have the Right Amount of Kitchen Space
How do you know how much kitchen space you will need before you even begin operations? There’s a rule of thumb that says you should leave 5 square feet of space in your kitchen for every seat you’ll have in your restaurant.
Choose an Ideal Configuration
Your efficiency with kitchen design will also depend on how you plan to use the space. Will your kitchen staff operate in an assembly line for food preparation? Or will one person work on a single dish, transferring to different equipment areas as they go? This will all affect how you want to group your equipment. Your kitchen design expert will discuss possible arrangements with you for optimal performance.
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