Culinary Solutions from Heartland Reps

Automation Resources For Your Foodservice Operation

Written by Heartland Reps | May 27, 2021 4:09:48 PM

Finding solutions like the grab-and-go trend that provide more fluidity to your operation is essential when it comes to following the latest local rules, regulations, and guidelines. Spinning away from the severity of the Covid pandemic and moving towards returning to normal, the need for automation has never been greater in the industry. Tools and equipment that provide you with a way to manage services without overspending on labor or overcrowding your dine-in space can allow you to safely and comfortably reopen and get back to operating full speed. 

Reduce Space with the CTX

Middleby Marshall's CTX Oven is an automated solution that combines wide-range cooking capabilities with a reduced footprint. The oven uses electronic touch control to operate and eliminates needed labor for monitoring the cooking process. The CTX Oven is an all-in-one cooking solution for grilling, baking, broiling, steaming, and more. 

Built-in infrared technology ensures even, thorough cooking throughout food items to optimize consistency and reduce undercooking mishaps. CTX's self-cleaning interior and preset controls cut back on time needed for manual operations, allowing you to focus on other tasks. 

Increase Cooking Speed with the Double Batch

TurboChef's Double Batch is made with two independent cavities that circulate air speeds up to 50 mph, allowing heat to transfer rapidly while reducing cooking times. The innovative oven preserves energy and uses speed blowers to maintain the tasteful quality of each item you cook. Both cavities are independently controlled to allow you to cook a multitude of items at once, without the need to have staffing there to watch the cooking process. 

The Double Batch's stackable design is perfect for reducing real estate needs for a larger kitchen while utilizing air space with multiple units. Additionally, the oven's multi-language interface ensures that operating is precise and easy at all times. 

Curbside Pick Up with the PUC

Consumers are taking full advantage of pickup options when grabbing a bite to eat. Not only does it reduce the time needed to order, but it pivots the dining experience to an all consumer-friendly option with accessibility and ease. Carter Hoffman's PUC's allow customers to utilize mobile ordering, schedule their time for pickup, and provides a code for them to use when grabbing their order. This enables secure carry-out options for everyone and reduces the chances of orders being wrong. 

PUC cabinets are heated to help retain the quality of ready-to-go food so that consumers are always grabbing a meal that tastes as if it just came out of the kitchen. Additionally, pick-up cabinets help reduce labor costs by leaving you with less need to hire a multitude of staff to operate the front of the restaurant. 

Looking to reduce labor costs, optimize cooking times, and offer more contactless, curbside, or delivery options for your hungry consumers? Get your free foodservice assessment from our Heartland experts.