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Kitchen equipments is expensive so
initial selection is important and the
following points should be considered
before each item is purchased or hired.
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OVER ALL DIMENSION
In relation to the available space.
WEIGHT
Can the floor support the weight?
FUEL SUPPLY
Is the existing fuel supply sufficient to take the
increase?
WATER
Where necessary are there adequate water supply?
DRAINAGE
Are there are adequate drainage facility availabe on
the premises.
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USE
Does the food to be produced justify the good
use?
CAPACITY
Can it cook the quantities of food required
efficiently?
TIME
Can it cook the given quantities of food in the
time available.
EASE
Is it easy for the staff to handle, control and use
properly?
MAINTENANCE
Is it easy for the staff to clean and maintain?
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ATTACHMENTS
Is it necessary to use additional equipments or
attachments?
EXTRACTION
Does it require extraction facilities for fumes or
steam?
NOISE
Does it have an acceptable noise level?
CONSTRUCTION
Is it well made and are all the handles and
switches sturdy and knobs heat resistance?
SPARE PARTS
Are the replacement parts easily available?
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There are many factors to
consider some listed below…
COST:
The purchase price is not the only cost to
asses. Financing charges often dramatically
increase equipment cost. Operating cost
including the utility charges can be
substantial. If energy cost are expected to
increase in the near future this factor will have
an even greater impact on purchase
decisions. As mention before installation
expenses can be high e.g..some equipment
needs a new plumbing, ventilation or
electrical system.
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SANITATION AND SAFETY:
Equipments should be easy to clean. Made of
material that can can withstand normal wear
including corrosive action of food and
beverage and cleaning compound. All food
contact surface should be smooth easily
cleanable, corrosion resistance, non toxic,
stable, doesn’t wobble and non absorbent.
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DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE:
Equipment should be simple to use . Provide
value, incorporate sanitation and safety
standards and helps the employees to
provide high quality products in the volume
and with the speed that are necessary. Multi
purpose equipment with optional features can
often be purchased at little additional cost for
example a mixer with proper attachment can
be used to slice, grind or shred food products.
Since some of the equipments are easier to
operate than others, the skills and ability of
the employees must be considered. Buy
equipments that is easy to operate where
ever possible.
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MAINTENANCE
Most equipment requires careful periodic
maintenance to operate effectively. Can
maintenance done on the site or must
skilled technicians be contracted. How
often and at what cost must these
activities can be performed. How long
the maintenance take place.
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CAPACITY
Choose the equipment with the right
capacity for operation. In adequate
equipment will impair efficiency
production. Staff may be required to
prepare several batches of food instead
of one.
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CONSTRUCTION
Reputable manufacturer and supplier are
more likely to provide high quality
equipment. Properly constructed
equipment is more expensive than
lower quality equipments.
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EQUIPMENTS ARE
CLASSIFIED AS…
LARGE EQUIPMENTS
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENTS
UTENSILS AND SMALL EQUIPMENTS
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LARGE EQUIPMENTS
STOVES / RANGES
CONVECTION OVENS
MICROWAVE OVENS
INDUCTION HEATERS
STEAMERS
BOILING PANS
BRAT PANS
DEEP FAT FRYERS
PRESSURE FRYERS
HOT AIR ROTARY
FRYERS
HOT CUPBOARDS
BAINMARIES
GRILL AND
SALAMANDERS
FRY / GRILL PLATES
SINKS
HEAVY GALVANISED
IRON FOR POT WASH
MARBLE / STAINLESS
STEEL
TABLES
BUTCHERS OR
CHOPPING BLOCK
STORAGE RACKS
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MECHANICAL EQUIPMENTMINCING MACHINE
ROTARY KNIFE BOWL
TYPE CHOPPING
MACHINE
DOUGH KNEADER
FOOD PROCESSOR
PIE AND TART
MAKING MACHINE
VEG SLICING
MACHINE
POTATO PEELERS
LIQUIDISER
/BLENDER
MASHER
REFRIGERATOR
WALK INS /REACH INS
COLD ROOMS / DEEP
FREEZERS
DISH WASHING
MACHINE
FOOD WASTE
DISPOSER
BUFFALO CHOPPER
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SMALL EQUIPMENTS &
UTENSILS.
MADE OF…
Non stick coated
metals.
Iron
Steel
Copper
Aluminum
wood