In the fast-paced world of commercial kitchens, efficiency and organization are paramount. Chefs who have used wire shelving know there isn’t anything available to help improve organization. Although we’ve seen many valiant efforts to create their own solutions with bungee cords and cardboard boxes, wire shelving can never achieve the kind of organization chefs desire.
Camshelving® completely changes all of that. Designed with molded-in antimicrobial Camguard shelf plates and constructed from smooth composite plastic wrapped around solid steel cores, Camshelving will never rust or corrode. When using Camshelving as your foundation, there are numerous Camshelving accessories that can turn your kitchen into a World of Pure Organization.
1. Transform How You Store
Camshelving accessories are designed to maximize storage space while ensuring optimal organization. The Universal Storage Rack eliminates stacked pans that are difficult to remove by allowing you to easily slide out food pans, sheet pans, dough boxes and food boxes without having to disrupt other items on the shelf.
Proof on Main restaurant used to store items like herbs, chili peppers and ginger in Camwear Food Boxes stacked up to 6 containers high. After installing the Universal Storage Rack, Executive Chef Cody Stone saw a major improvement.
“Having those sliding shelves has really helped out with organization and being able to not have to move a huge stack of something to get to what you actually need; you can just grab it and go,” said Stone.
Another way to create a custom storage shelf for multiple sizes of food boxes, food pans and Camracks is to use Shelf Divider Bars. With the option of angled or straight bars, chefs can put easy access items at eye level and utilize shelf plates for storage on the other traverses.
2. Optimize your Space
Are you constantly fighting with half-full sheet pan racks to get to what you need in your walk-in? Moving racks in order to reach the items on your shelving is inefficient, and if you have to completely move the rack out of the walk-in, you risk disturbing food temperatures.
We created the Ultimate Sheet Pan Rack for Single Shelf to efficiently store sheet pans, free up speed racks and increase the open space in your walk-in.
“[The Ultimate Sheet Pan Racks for Single Shelf] eliminates the need for speed racks in the cooler. If you’re gonna use a speed rack, you take an empty speed rack into the cooler, grab whatever you need on these sheet trays, and then leave,” said Mario Rinaldi, Food & Nutrition Services Manager at AdventHealth Palm Coast.
3. Increase Hygiene
Many kitchens clean their lids, tongs, spoons, ladles and spatulas and then throw them in a plastic bin to dry until their next use. This practice is not only unhygienic, but it is also makes it difficult for employees to find what they’re looking for. To remedy this extremely common problem, we created the Camshelving® Pegboard Storage System, the first NSF-listed plastic pegboard that won’t dent, rust or corrode.
Operators are able choose between installing the pegboard on a Camshelving unit or on the wall.
“We got rid of a clunky mobile rack, a bunch of bus tubs, and unused uensils that were taking up space. For us, because our pegboards are mounted on the wall, we are now using space that we weren’t using before. And we have space under the pegboard for low carts and stuff,” said Nutrition Operations Manager Lynna Sparbel with Allina Healthcare.
4. Provide Security
Every time Shelf Dividers are combined with Shelf Rails, an angel gets its wings. This heavenly duo has the power to substantially increase your organization and protect your items.
- Prevent Items from Slipping: Shelf Dividers create compartments on the shelves, preventing items from sliding or tipping over. This is especially useful for storing bottles, jars, and other items that can easily topple over and off the side without proper support.
- Maintain Organization: By dividing shelves into sections, items stay organized and are prevented from becoming jumbled together. This makes it easier to locate and access specific items quickly, saving time and reducing frustration during busy periods.
- Secure Delicate Items: For delicate or fragile items, such as wine bottles, glassware or ceramic dishes, shelf dividers and rails offer a protective barrier on all sides of your shelving.
5. Improve Efficiency
Efficiency is the heartbeat of a successful kitchen operation, and Camshelving accessories contribute significantly to workflow optimization. Ergonomic designslike the Ultimate #10 Can Rack reduce strain and fatigue for staff members, enhancing productivity. Many operations store heavy cans stacked on top of shelving, which can be hard for staff to find what they’re looking for and lift off. The Ultimate #10 Can Rack is a front loading system that supports FIFO and is designed with ergonomic pads on the front to provide leverage for easy removal, reducing risk of injury and spills.
“It’s so much easier for my staff to just take how many they need at a time,” said Katie Evans, Nutrition Services Manager at Stillwater Area High School. “I have student workers that work with me that have disabilities. With the can rolling rack, they find it fun to take out the cans, put them on and roll it.”
Evans didn’t have enough storage for all of their cans and would have to store the broken case somewhere else until they were ready to use it. After implementing 3 full-size can racks, their back stock area was freed up because their new racks could hold everything.
Camshelving accessories offer a winning combination of efficiency, durability, customization, and hygiene. Whether you’re a small restaurant or a large-scale catering operation, investing in Camshelving accessories is a strategic decision that pays dividends in the long run. Contact your local Cambro sales rep today to experience the difference firsthand and unlock the full potential of your kitchen with Camshelving accessories.
AUTHOR: ADRIANA DESIDERIO IS THE DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER AT CAMBRO.
