Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
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June 27, 2023
Depending on the menu your restaurant serves, the performance of your deep fryer can really make or break an amazing meal. Whether you’re frying potatoes, chicken, seafood, pastries, onions, mozzarella sticks, or any other food, Americans have creatively fried since the debut of the deep fryer in the 1970s, your customers are going to be extra satisfied by anything prepared in a clean, well-maintained deep fryer. . .
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August 01, 2022
During the summer, school cafeterias finally have the downtime to check in on their kitchen equipment and perform maintenance as needed. No students are around, which makes this period of time lower risk, with minimal work interruptions while technicians are fixing broken units or ordering replacement parts. This means that planning professional preventative maintenance prior to the start of the school year is the smartest decision for. . .
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March 28, 2022
Of all the tools and machinery in your commercial kitchen, is it possible to pick a favorite? If you can, odds are you might choose your TurboChef oven – a rapid cook oven that doesn’t require the same ventilation as a standard oven, so it’s perfect for smaller kitchens in bars, concession stands, and other food service locations with limited kitchen space and less ventilation. Due to the amount of food that a TurboChef oven can prepare in one day, it’s incredibly important to keep up with cleaning. . .
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March 28, 2022
- Common Problem #1: No Power
- There are a couple fixes to this solution – first of all, have you checked to make sure it’s plugged in? The plug could have loosened from the socket, so the first thing you should do is make sure the plug is securely inserted in the wall. If this doesn’t solve it, the power cord may be damaged or broken – look for any tears, bends, or abnormalities in the cord running from the unit into the wall. Finally, if it’s neither of these things, check your. . .
- Common Problem #1: No Power
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October 04, 2021
A clean kitchen is a happy kitchen, and sparkling dishes are a major part of that equation. When you’re serving hundreds of hungry people per day, you likely don’t have the time, money, or manpower to scrub dirty dishes by hand. Plus, that would be a huge waste of water; did you know that sinks use about 4 gallons of water every 2 minutes, but dishwashers only use about 4 gallons for one cycle?! Of course, regular under-the-counter dishwashers are much smaller than commercial flight type dishwashers. . .
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August 18, 2021
Microwaves are essential in any well-run commercial kitchen, but what happens when they break down? In the service industry, lost time equals lost money. And lost money equals unhappy servers, chefs, cooks, managers, and owners. But don’t worry – many microwave faults have a quick fix that you can try before you need to call in the big guns, AKA, CFESA-certified service technicians. The most popular brands of microwaves that we service at CPS include Amana, Sharp, and Panasonic. . .
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June 30, 2021
If your commercial ovens breaks down during a busy dinner rush, you’re in big trouble. Broken oven = cold food = unhappy customers. That’s why it’s essential to enroll in a preventative maintenance program so you can avoid problems before they happen. Commercial ovens (and all other equipment, for that matter) are a lot like cars. If you take care of ‘em, they’ll last you.
However, sometimes an issue with your commercial oven is inevitable – especially if. . .
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April 03, 2019
Deep Fryers are a staple in most commercial kitchens, but it’s not uncommon to experience malfunction every once in a while. That is why it is important to understand some of the most common problems that you might encounter when owning even the highest quality of deep fryers. Although most commercial deep fryers are well known for their durability and efficiency, these heavy-duty kitchen appliances are likely to come across a few minor issues within their lifespan. Luckily, the most common issues. . .
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April 02, 2019
High performance grills are an essential part of most commercial kitchens. As one of the main appliances that help cook a variety of dishes in the food service industry, it’s important to invest in a grill that can make it through even the toughest kitchen challenges. Although high quality grills are known for its durability and consistency, it is not uncommon to experience minor malfunction. Luckily, these six common grill problems usually have simple solutions that don’t require. . .
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February 08, 2019
Ovens and ranges are considered to be some of the most essential kitchen appliances in both homes and commercial foodservice establishments. However, even the most reliable ovens can experience minor issues from time to time.
Whether your favorite recipes are coming out cold or the oven isn’t working all together, there could be a number of reasons why you are experiencing troubleshooting complications.
Before jumping to conclusions thinking it’s time to replace the appliance, these. . .