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Provided by Middleby 10.25 CEUs available This immersive, hands-on program is designed specifically for foodservice design consultants seeking to deepen their understanding of commercial kitchen equipment and its application within Business and Industry environments, with a focus on corporate workplace settings. The course provides a comprehensive overview of commonly specified cooking and kitchen systems, including rapid cook solutions, coffee and beverage solutions, ventless solutions, baking solutions, and the evolving technologies shaping today’s commercial kitchen environments. The program focuses on specifying and designing for Business and Industry foodservice operations such as corporate dining facilities, workplace campuses, amenity-driven foodservice spaces, and employee-focused culinary environments. Participants will explore operational considerations, throughput expectations, flexibility requirements, and design implications unique to Business and Industry settings, where efficiency, scalability, and experience-driven design are critical. Attendees will engage in a blend of classroom-style learning and hands-on cooking exercises using live equipment. The experience concludes with an interactive cooking challenge, allowing participants to apply course concepts in a practical setting while reinforcing best practices in equipment selection, space planning, and design decision-making. MAINS Business and Industry Training Details and Registration Page – https://solutions.middleby.com/mains-2026-bi-aug-24-25-consultants

Provided by SCE Energy Education Center 3 CEUs available Modernizing a commercial kitchen is a phased process that blends familiar workflows with emerging high-performance technologies. This course provides a practical roadmap for evolving today’s kitchens into efficient, resilient, and ultimately all-electric operations. Participants will explore planning and budgeting considerations, equipment selection strategies, infrastructure needs, and the operational impacts of a hybrid transition. The session also highlights lessons learned from operators, designers, and facility teams who have already advanced along this path, offering actionable insights to help you prioritize steps, engage stakeholders, and build a clear strategy for a future-ready kitchen. Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: Outline the key phases involved in transitioning from conventional kitchen systems to hybrid and all-electric operations. Assess cost factors, operational impacts, and staff training considerations associated with the transition. Understand equipment selection, space planning, electrical capacity, and ventilation strategies essential for modern electric kitchens. Apply tools and frameworks to evaluate readiness and prioritize next steps for their own electrification roadmap. Speakers: Mark Duesler Consultant Chef Frontier Energy Food Service Tech Center To register, contact Jey Lacey at Jey.Lacey@sce.com

Provided by Middleby 10.25 CEUs available This immersive, hands-on program is designed specifically for foodservice design consultants seeking to deepen their understanding of commercial kitchen equipment and its application within institutional foodservice environments, including education, healthcare, government, and correctional facilities. The course provides a comprehensive overview of commonly specified cooking and kitchen systems, including convection and combi solutions, ice and water solutions, rapid cook and induction, baking solutions and the evolving technologies shaping today’s commercial kitchen environments. The program focuses on specifying and designing for institutional foodservice operations such as K–12 schools, higher education campuses, hospitals, long-term care facilities, government buildings, and correctional facilities. Participants will explore operational considerations, compliance and safety requirements, durability standards, throughput demands, and design implications unique to institutional environments, where reliability, consistency, and efficiency are critical. Attendees will engage in a blend of classroom-style learning and hands-on cooking exercises using live equipment. The experience concludes with an interactive cooking challenge, allowing participants to apply course concepts in a practical setting while reinforcing best practices in equipment selection, space planning, and design decision-making. MAINS Institution Training Details and Registration Page – https://solutions.middleby.com/mains-2026-inst-sept-21-22-consultants

Provided by FWE & Ovention 12 CEUs available This event will provide knowledge of various heating, holding and transport systems along with innovative ventless cooking technologies to assist in designing future client projects.  We will review construction and design and fast service methods, which will allow future FCSI clients to deliver meals efficiently, safely and at top quality.  Categories that will be covered include Ventless Speed Cooking, Advanced Finishing Techniques, Low Temperature Cooking, Precision Holding, Serving Equipment and Specialized Refrigeration & Transport.  We will close the evening with a Chef hosted, behind the scenes educational tour at Nashville’s hottest small batch bakery, “The Buttermilk Ranch”, where Executive Chef and Co-Owner Alyssa Gangeri will discuss: What it means to be a small batch bakery, what top issues are currently faced by the food service industry and how the right equipment can make or break a restaurant. For more details and to register, contact Travis Hartley at thartley@fweco.net

Provided by SCE Foodservice Technology Center 3 CEUs available As sustainability becomes a top priority, induction cooking is emerging as a critical solution for decarbonizing commercial kitchens. This session explores how switching to induction can drastically cut energy use, reduce emissions, and contribute to broader climate goals—without compromising kitchen performance. Includes real-world examples and a live demonstration. Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: Explain how induction technology contributes to energy and emissions reduction. Understand how induction fits into all-electric and low-carbon kitchen models. Identify equipment types and kitchen strategies that support carbon reduction. Review case studies of operations that have successfully electrified cooklines. Observe live demonstrations of induction technology’s capabilities Speakers: Mark Duesler Consultant Chef Frontier Energy Food Service Tech Center To register, contact Andre Saldivar at Andre.Saldivar@sce.com

Provided by So Cal Gas Energy Resource Center and California Energy Wise (CEW) 2 CEUs available Learn how high-efficiency natural gas equipment is designed to help support energy reduction which could help with cost savings. Explore California Energy Wise and ENERGY STAR® programs, understand standardized testing, and discover rebate opportunities to help elevate kitchen performance. Learning Objectives: After attending this class, participants should be able to: Learn how high‑efficiency natural gas equipment may contribute to lower energy use and potentially lower operational cost savings in modern foodservice environments. Understand how programs like California Energy Wise and ENERGY STAR® support efficient equipment choices through standardized testing, performance criteria, and verification. Discover available incentives and eligible rebate opportunities and learn how they may help offset costs which could improve overall kitchen performance. Audience: Manufacturers, dealers, designers, facility managers Focus: New technologies, equipment testing, efficiency Speakers: Mark Duesler, Consulting Chef at the Frontier Energy, Foodservice Technology Center (FSTC) To register, contact Riki Nanno at rnanno@socalgas.com

Provided by SCE Energy Education Center 3 CEUs available As more commercial kitchens transition to all-electric operations—whether driven by code requirements or operator preference—Environmental Health Professionals are increasingly asked to evaluate emerging hot-water technologies. This session explains the fundamentals of heat pump and electric-resistance water heating, and compares the benefits, limitations, and performance considerations of each technology. Participants will learn practical guidance for determining when Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs) are appropriate for limited-service commercial kitchens and how to evaluate them in the absence of detailed Environmental Health guidelines. Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: Explain the basics of heat pump water heaters and resistance water heaters. Approve a HPWH for use in limited-service commercial kitchens Access additional resources that explain optimized hot water systems design. Speakers: Daniel LaCommare, Frontier Energy Food Service Tech Center, Engineer To register, contact Jey Lacey at Jey.Lacey@sce.com

Provided by So Cal Gas Energy Resource Center and California Energy Wise (CEW) 4 CEUs available Celebrate the art of baking with an interactive showcase featuring innovative equipment, premium ingredients, and expert demonstrations. Gain insights into trends, tools, and techniques that may help streamline production while helping to maintain artisanal quality. Learning Objectives: After attending this class, participants should be able to: Learn how modern baking equipment may help streamline production while preserving the artisanal quality expected in professional baking operations. Understand current trends, techniques, and ingredient innovations that could support efficient, high‑quality seasonal baking. Gain hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge baking tools and demonstrations to improve workflow, consistency, and product excellence. Audience: Chefs, consultants, designers, equipment manufacturers, nutritionists Focus: Seasonal baking showcase, pastry and dough equipment Speakers: Mark Duesler, Consulting Chef at the Frontier Energy, Foodservice Technology Center (FSTC) To register, contact Gina Christian at gchristian@socalgas.com