Things You'll Need:
- Flooring
- Wall covering
- Lighting
- Sprinkler system
- Ventilation supplies
- Fixtures
- Appliances
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Step 1
Install flooring that will be comfortable for kitchen staff to stand on for several hours. Use materials that can be cleaned thoroughly.
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Step 2
For the walls, choose interior paint that can be washed without being damaged. Paint the walls.
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Step 3
Select overhead fixtures that will provide enough light to all areas of the kitchen. Install a sprinkler system in case of fire, and provide work stations with hand-held fire extinguishers.
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Step 4
Create at least three cooking stations with stoves, ovens, fryers and a flat top. Some kitchens will also need small cooking appliances like microwaves, stand mixers and convection ovens.
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Step 5
Invest in a whole-room ventilation system, and put hood fans over cooking areas. Install wood-burning stoves in pizza restaurants.
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Step 6
Put in stainless-steel counters, with open shelving for pots and pans underneath for prep work. Install commercial dishwashers and sinks away from the food preparation and cooking areas.
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Step 7
Install a walk-in freezer and a cooler. Build a large pantry for dry goods. Create closet space for linens and other non-food supplies. Line a wall with open shelves for serving plates and bowls, small appliances, pots and pans and kitchen utensils.
