EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Heating and cooling, refrigeration, and cooking equipment are the biggest energy users, followed by lighting. More Energy Guzzlers Cooking equipment is just one facet of restaurant energy use. Budderfly also installed a new HVAC system at one location and made other equipment upgrades that have cut his energy use by 20 percent.

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Compost Food Equipment Waste 118

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

The kitchen was not filled with the most sophisticated equipment and certainly not computerized. Instead of thirty-gallon trash cans spread out through the kitchen, there were two much smaller cans, a recycling bin, and tubs for compost. This restaurant was their house, and they had a handle on how the house was doing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2022

They often require specialized equipment to remove. Recycle Used Cooking Oil with a Reputable Provider. Recycling with a reputable recycling partner is always the superior option when it comes to disposing of your used cooking oil. For example, clearing out grease fatbergs costs New York City nearly $4 million annually.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Essentially, the concept of zero waste is based on the elimination of waste, mainly through reusing and recycling products, materials, and packaging. This is a daunting task considering that a staggering 91% of all plastics ever produced haven’t been recycled – ending up in landfills and oceans around the world instead.

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Sustainability Beyond the Plate

JANUARY 26, 2017

Until 2016, commercial organic recycling was limited to the dedicated few. If you produce 4 cubic yards* (the size of a standard commercial bin, not the smaller ‘cart’) or more of organic waste per week, you must separate and recycle that waste. Composting can be considered a form of recycling. What do I need to do?

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 13, 2020

We have become use to recycling our cardboard on a daily basis, but it may soon be required to eliminate that packaging before food and other supplies enter a food production space or storage. [] EMPLOYEE ANTIBODY TESTING AND VALIDATION. Basically, you may want to make future plans for an infection control person on your staff.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 23, 2023

Firstly, you want to protect your espresso machine and equipment from corrosion or the build-up of limescale, which reduces efficiency. In terms of protecting equipment from corrosion and limescale, higher levels of minerals and compounds in water can leave chalky deposits – especially in espresso machine pipes and boilers.

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Recycling Equipment Technology Sustainability 122

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2023

Smart kitchen equipment, such as automated stove tops and automatic recycling oil fryers, make order fulfillment easier, faster, and more consistent.

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Technology Consumer Goods Supplies Waste 190

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

About half of consumers indicated that a “restaurant’s efforts to reduce food waste, recycle or donate food can be factors in choosing where to dine.” Menus are also excellent vehicles for highlighting green practices such as farm to table dishes made with locally grown and harvested fruits, vegetables, meats and seafood.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 28, 2023

This includes the efficiency of the equipment they use. Some roasters also come equipped with more than one heat recirculation system, which can provide a number of benefits. The temperature of the air which needs to be recycled and reused from the drum or roasting chamber can often become too high,” Alessandro says.

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The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 27, 2020

For some time now, the members of the foodservice industry in some areas have been forced, at a minimum, to practice proper waste disposal and recycling. 6+/10 adhere to start up/shut down equipment schedules. More than 60% recycle cardboard/paper and fats/oils/grease. Conservation of resources in restaurants.

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Sustainability Recycling Compost Waste 88

Cheetah

DECEMBER 20, 2021

And for established eateries, ghost kitchens enable them to take full advantage of the boom in delivery orders without creating permanent changes to their business including rent,staff, equipment and so on. Costs are usually dependent on the space, special equipment and duration of agreement. 4 Leading Ghost Kitchens Compared.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 13, 2022

Filippo Mazzoni is the Coffee Equipment Manager at Gruppo Cimbali. While there is still no substitute for barista training, with the right equipment and enough research, anyone can pull a great espresso shot or prepare a delicious cappuccino. “I Let’s take a look at some of the ways in which they’ve changed. Growing versatility.

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Cheetah

APRIL 30, 2021

A commissary kitchen is a licensed commercial kitchen regulated by the local health department where foodservice providers can safely and legally prepare, cook and store food and equipment. More importantly, they can give you access to special equipment. Look for storage in the form of shelves, refrigeration space, and freezer space.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 19, 2023

Thousands of people attend the expo every year, including roasters, producers, coffee equipment manufacturers, baristas, and coffee business owners. This features a broad range of producers and co-operatives, roasters, importers and exporters, coffee shops, coffee equipment manufacturers, and more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

Recycle and compost. California has just launched a food waste recycling program, the largest of its kind in the US. A lot of the food we toss is perfectly edible. Donate unused but still good food to food banks and soup kitchens, reducing waste and feeding the food insecure in your community.

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Waste Compost Food Recycling 216

Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 9, 2023

However, in order to do so, roasters need access to specialist equipment. However, roasters should also seek the assistance of expert analysts who use specialist equipment,” Lorenzo says. “In One example is the heat recirculation system, which recycles clean hot air using a dual function heating chamber.”.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

And as COVID spread, it came became increasingly clear that addressing the larger system that prevents packaging from being properly managed and recycled was a more practical and flexible way to manage bags that were designed to be recycled rather than banning them.

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Focus POS

JANUARY 16, 2020

Recycling and composting, selling non-GMO foods, and phasing out non-recyclable plastics are among the other practices Gen Z seek out in a restaurant. The first step is to equip your restaurant with the right tools for success. They place high priority in supporting locally sustained ingredients from local farmers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Implementing sustainable hygiene practices—like using wipers made from recycled materials or controlled dispensers that reduce waste—reinforces your dedication to helping the planet. Back of House What goes into an unforgettable meal? The best restaurants know that it comes from more than just good ingredients.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2019

By 2025, McDonald’s plans to recycle guest packaging in 100 percent of its restaurants. The brand has also pledged that 100 percent of its guest packaging will come from renewable, recycled, or certified sources. Other catering supplies that have been adapted to meet environmental demands include cooking equipment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2022

percent of the leftover food is recycled, 1.4 The circular economy is a model of production and consumption involving the reuse or recycling of materials to its fullest life cycle. The Food Waste Reduction Alliance stated in a report that only 14.3 percent donated, and the rest, 84.3 percent, is discarded.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 21, 2023

One of the most prominent is investing in more energy-efficient and sustainable equipment – such as carbon-neutral espresso machines. This is most notable with espresso machines, as they tend to produce the highest levels of CO2 than other pieces of equipment in coffee shops. Read on for more of his insight. Enjoyed this?

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

As technological change becomes more and more frequent in the coffee industry, we are seeing more roasters invest in modern equipment, including machines which can use advanced roasting software. This could include machines with heat transfer or automation systems, as well as equipment which uses smart technology to support the roaster.”.

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Clover - Restaurants

MAY 7, 2024

Participate in daily kitchen opening and closing procedures Set up the kitchen with the necessary tools and equipment Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and restock when necessary 7. Being reliable and taking a positive approach to tackling physical tasks is critical.

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The Food Corridor

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

This may include a statement around being respectful and considerate of the equipment, kitchen space, kitchen property, and other clients in the kitchen. Equipment Reservations It is important to note which equipment or items in the kitchen are available for shared use without reserving them (utensils, etc.),

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Use Efficient Equipment. That’s why the right equipment – a highly efficient dishmachine for instance – can make a big difference. Free online tools like the Ecolab Smart Water Navigator can help you answer these questions and determine the smartest course of action for your own operations.

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Open for Business

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Draw on the experience of your team Your contractor, designer, engineer, architect, and kitchen equipment vendor will be your most valuable allies in getting all of your licenses, permits, inspections, and postings completed properly. She says, “This creates a safer environment for staff and guests and also helps us maintain our equipment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

Cross-contamination at a restaurant refers to the transmission of germs or other hazardous microorganisms from food, equipment, or humans to food. Intelligent packaging in restaurant setting aims at not only reducing the amount of packaging waste but also promote recycling of compostable and reusable packaging.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

However, it can be easy to underestimate the infrastructure, knowledge, and equipment you need to manufacture and fill coffee capsules. Specialised equipment and high-level expertise are required to produce, fill, and package capsules, which some roasters may not have access to. The manufacturing process. Cost & investment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2023

Newer models feature better insulated doors to minimize heat loss, reduce noise, and keep the equipment's exterior cool to the touch. Adaptive Reuse and Recycling The greenest building is one that’s already built. Improvements in efficiency and heat recovery also contribute to employee comfort in the dish room.

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Clover - Restaurants

MAY 3, 2024

Kitchen equipment is visibly dirty. Dirty rags are used to clean food contact surfaces and equipment. Employees aren’t wearing personal protective equipment. Kitchen equipment such as freezers, ovens, ranges, and other large equipment should also be regularly deep cleaned. Walk-in freezers are poorly maintained.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The truth is: waste management, recycling, hood cleaning and grease trap services are more often than not a source of overspending and inefficiency. From waste removal, recycling, and facilities management to hood cleaning and grease trap services, every different location has a list of potentially different vendors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2020

In the 1990’s, key players in the rendering industry began producing biofuel from recycled animal fats and cooking oils on a commercial scale. “The thieves are difficult to deter,” says Frank Scoggins, security manager for a leading UCO recycling company. million worth of used cooking oil.

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EATER

APRIL 8, 2022

Exploring new solutions to food waste takes the hosts to some of “the most high-tech facilities in the country,” like Waste Management, where they’re developing a system to separate food from plastic (a big hurdle in recycling).

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The Rail

MARCH 22, 2024

An audit can help identify outdated equipment that is consuming more resources than necessary. Conducting an Energy Audit The first step towards improving restaurant efficiency is conducting an energy audit. This involves assessing the establishment's current usage patterns and identifying areas for improvement.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 5, 2022

Another thing to consider is the placement of your espresso machine in relation to your other equipment. Over the course of more than a century, a major focus for espresso machine manufacturers has been making equipment more compact. Filippo Mazzoni is the Coffee Equipment Manager at Gruppo Cimbali. Where is the grinder?

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