Invest in a combi oven: Reduce labour costs and increase efficiency
As minimum wages continue to rise and the shortage of skilled kitchen staff persists, it’s crucial to optimise your kitchen operations. Don’t wait for miracles—transform the way your kitchen runs and see how two cooks can effectively do the work of three. Here are some strategies to cut down on labour costs:
Utilise your combi oven
Combi ovens, available in various sizes, enhance the quality of roasts, function menus, and all the food you serve during busy shifts. Combining heat and moisture cooking reduces waste and provides precise control over time and temperature. With pre-set controls, these ovens are user-friendly and efficient.
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Consider a conveyor oven
Conveyor ovens are versatile and ideal for more than just pizza. Keep in mind that menu items should be designed around the equipment to maximise its potential.
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Invest in a speed oven
Speed ovens, which combine microwave and convection oven technologies, create hot meals from cold ingredients at the touch of a button. With a timer to prevent burning, most dishes are ready in 30 seconds.
Clean smart
Cutlery polishers significantly reduce the time needed to dry and polish cutlery, allowing one staff member to perform the work of three. For larger volumes, reverse osmosis or self-polishing glass washers and conveyor dishwashers with pre-rinse settings help manage high volumes efficiently.
Control workflow and timing
Eliminate paper dockets by making the POS ordering process visible in the kitchen. Large screens display orders in one view, helping you track flow and production time. Individual screens can be designated for different sections, revealing where to make roster changes and identify bottlenecks.
Separate preparation and service
If you’re handling high volumes, consider implementing a 4am production shift for prep work such as slicing, cutting, and baking. This allows the day shift to focus solely on service, ensuring a smoother operation.
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RATIONAL SelfCookingCenter® – The ultimate in combi ovens - SCC5S202
The SelfCookingCenter® is not just an ordinary combi oven—it’s an intelligent cooking system. Capable of grilling, roasting, baking, steaming, blanching, and poaching - all within a space of less than approx 1m². Meat, fish, poultry, vegetable, baked goods, dessert – you can do it all, whether you’re cooking for 30 or for several thousand. Simply specify the results you want and the SelfCookingCenter® combi will automatically set and adjust the temperature, moisture levels, and air circulation speed. What’s more, it comes with automatic self-cleaning.
Inclusions:
- Outstanding food quality at all times
- Easy to operate even for untrained staff. No checking or monitoring required
- Minimum running costs
- Cook different foods at the same times
- Automatic cleaning and descaling
Exclusive and free access to RATIONAL ServicePlus:
- iCookingControl® recognises the size/condition of the product to prepare food exactly as you specify
- iLevelControl allows different foods to be cooked at once, increasing productivity and saving money
- HiDensityControl® evenly distributes the heat throughout the cooking cabinet for the best results
- Efficient CareControl is an automatic cleaning system that detects dirt & cleans by pushing a button
- ConnectedCooking is the latest network solution offering remote access to your units
Find out more about the RATIONAL Combi Oven - SCC5S102
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