Making sure your kitchen is operating as efficiently as possible is a critical aspect of running a successful venue. With the fast-paced and demanding nature of the industry, it's essential to have streamlined systems in place to ensure your kitchen runs smoothly.
Saving time is important, of course, but ensuring the food you serve is a consistently high quality is pivotal. There is no point saving time if you’re losing loyal customers. Here we look at the top four ways to streamline your kitchen operations while keeping quality and consistency high.
Save time with pre-sliced products
Pre-sliced products are often an unsung hero in your kitchen operations. With pre-sliced bakery products, for example, your kitchen staff can focus on cooking and plating dishes rather than spending time on prep work. It also means that all products are cut to the right size and thickness for your specific needs, consistently. Consider products like sliced sourdough, which can be quickly toasted and served during breakfast service.
Don’t snub frozen products
Frozen products can also be a lifesaver for foodservice operators. With frozen products, you can reduce food waste and save time and money by only thawing what you need when you need it. This eliminates the need to prep ingredients from scratch every day, freeing up time and resources that can be used for other tasks.
When choosing both frozen and pre-sliced products, it's important to select high-quality products from a reputable supplier. Look for products that are flash-frozen to lock in their freshness and flavour like our breakfast range.
Increase communication to reduce chaos
Communication is key, especially when it comes to restaurant efficiency improvement. A common breakdown of communication is between the front and back of house. Aim to invest in built-in communication to reduce wait times – consider investing in POS technology, though often a large investment the return on investment is swift when you consider the number of times there is confusion between front and back of house.
Streamlining the simplest aspects of your kitchen operations can be a game-changer for foodservice venues. Some products can help you save time and money while also providing consistency in your dishes. Let us know on our facebook page how you have streamlined your operations.
