What is Commercial Kitchen Maintenance and Why is it Essential?

Commercial kitchen maintenance is a preventative measure that helps avoid kitchen accidents and equipment breakdowns, which can cost your company significant sums of money. Frequent upkeep and servicing of commercial equipment are essential for the safe running and efficiency of any kitchen, which is why our team provides commercial kitchen servicing and maintenance in the Eastbourne area.

In this post, we’ll show you the important benefits of commercial kitchen servicing and why you should schedule it annually with our team.

Keep your equipment running smoothly

Commercial kitchen equipment undergoes heavy usage almost every day. This strain on the equipment can lead to it running inefficiently or breaking down more frequently than it should. With regular servicing and maintenance, we can help ensure your catering equipment runs smoothly and efficiently, giving you a more productive kitchen.

Extend the lifespan of your equipment

The better you take care of something, the longer it lasts. The same goes for commercial kitchen appliances. With regular maintenance and servicing, your equipment will last longer, which means you won’t need to invest in replacements as frequently. For a small annual fee, you could save your company thousands in the future.

Save money on utilities

Most kitchen machinery relies on gas, electricity, and water to function. Equipment that isn’t properly maintained tends to consume significantly more energy than it should due to the extra effort the equipment needs to put into performing.

With an annual maintenance and servicing check, you’ll save money on your utilities since your equipment will run optimally and need less energy to function correctly.

Maintain food quality & safety

Food service equipment that isn’t regularly serviced and maintained poses a major safety hazard in commercial kitchens. Although your team should be cleaning down the equipment daily, this doesn’t mean there aren’t still safety concerns.

Regular servicing and professional maintenance will ensure that the equipment is safe to use and not posing any safety concerns to your team or customers.

Helps avoid costly repairs

Sudden breakdowns of commercial equipment are a nightmare. Often, the kitchen can’t function, and the bottom line takes a major hit. The best way to avoid surprise breakdowns of commercial kitchen equipment is with regular maintenance and servicing.

This will ensure that there are no issues with the equipment and can help spot minor issues before they become major problems.

Promote workplace safety

Ensuring your equipment is kept to the highest possible standards promotes a safe work environment for your team. No employee should be forced to work with unsafe or sub-par equipment, so having your appliances regularly checked and serviced means you’re doing all you can to keep your team safe.

Should an accident occur, this record will ensure you are not legally responsible and can prove that you did all you could to prevent the accident from happening.

Book commercial equipment maintenance today

If you haven’t had your commercial kitchen equipment serviced within the last year, call our team today to arrange an appointment. We’ll arrange a time to visit your premises in Sussex, assess your equipment, and give you a no-obligation quote for servicing and maintenance.
Call us today to arrange a call out: 01323 648 08​