Norbec – How To Specify a Custom Walk-In Cooler – (1 CEU)

Course Description​: Walk-in coolers and freezers are not just for restaurants. They’re found in schools, hospitals, food-processing plants, and laboratories. Sometimes a stocked, prefabricated walk-in will suffice, but most coolers and freezers require a custom solution.​ This course will walk you through the specification considerations for a custom walk-in including size, temperature, refrigeration, energy efficiency, floors, doors, and more. You’ll see how each area relates to one another in supporting an energy-conscious and durable walk-in assembly.​   Learning Objectives​: At the end of this course, participants will be able to: ​ Review all components of a walk-in cooler/freezer assembly and how an energy-efficient refrigeration system works.​ Identify all the considerations when determining the size of a walk-in cooler including the products to be stored, shelves and carts, ventilation, and future needs.​ Determine a walk-in’s temperature based on type of products, humidity, usage, and more.​ Acknowledge the importance of the cooler’s insulated panels’ R-value, efficient refrigeration, and controls/monitors to meet or exceed energy-administration requirements. ​ Explain how walk-in panels contribute to LEED v4.​ Address the importance of specifying the right door, floor, finishes, and other considerations   Contact Marilou Leclaire for more info - [email protected]

Southern California Edison – Hot Water Design for Heat Pump Water Heaters – (1.5 CEUs)

Southern California Edison - Foodservice Technology Center 6050 N. Irwindale Avenue, Suite E, Irwindale, California

The California Energy Commission is currently pursuing many programs which are aimed at decarbonizing our energy infrastructure including all-electric cooking, space heating and water heating. The commercial foodservice industry has started to adopt efficient electric cooking equipment as the first step towards all-electric, zero net carbon kitchens. This class explains how the foodservice industry can take the most important next step towards zero carbon by addressing one of the biggest barriers: How to replace the traditional gas-fired hot water systems with electric heat pump water heaters. Learn how heat-recovery dishmachines, effective plumbing design, and decentralized, point-of-use water heating are necessary to make heat pump water heaters perform effectively in the demanding commercial kitchen environment. Learning Objectives: Describe the water and energy savings associated with heat recovery dishmachines. Understand the benefits of using heat pump water heaters in commercial foodservice. Understand how heat recovery dishmachines and heat pump water heaters can make each other cost effective. Speakers: Michael Slater, Engineer IV at the Frontier Energy, Foodservice Technology Center (FSTC)

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Crafting Profitable Bars: 2024 Drink Menu Trends and Impact on Design & Equipment Selection – 1 CEU

PERLICK WEBINAR Crafting Profitable Bars: 2024 Drink Menu Trends and Impact on Design & Equipment Selection   Uncover the secret to greater profits in your bar – where innovation pours as much profit as creativity. Are your bar designs aligned with the dynamic landscape of today's drink menu trends?   Perlick’s webinar will explore the ever-evolving world of bar menus – from cocktails to wines, beers, and non-alcoholic drinks. Dive into the latest trends shaping the drink space and discover how these trends, alongside labor considerations, significantly influence efficient bar design and equipment selection. Crafting an ergonomic, well-organized, bartender-centric design isn't just an aesthetic choice; it's critical for the financial success of restaurants and bars across all categories.   This webinar will spotlight critical factors in designing a bar that empowers even novice bar staff to thrive, delivering unparalleled hospitality and exceptional, contemporary drink service.   Corrinne Walenda, Perlick’s brand ambassador, will navigate the landscape of drink trends, and illustrate how to design labor-saving bar layouts and choose the right equipment packages that resonate with today's and tomorrow's bartenders.   Duration: 60 minutes Live with Q&A OR available on-demand.  

Southern CaseArts Webinar -How to Improve Your “Fast Food” Sales with Display Merchandising

On Demand Webinar

Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will: Understand how a display merchandiser can influence fast-food sales. Learn strategies to enhance product visibility and customer engagement using display merchandisers. Discover key features to look for in a display merchandiser to drive impulse purchases. Recognize how to optimize placement and design for maximum sales impact. Contact Angelo Grillas for On Demand access to this program.

(Access On Demand) Alto-Shaam Webinar – Elevating Healthcare Dining: From Kitchen to Patient & Beyond (.5 CEUs)

On Demand Webinar

According to Technomic, 80% of healthcare operators have innovated their menus in the last year. However, growing a healthcare foodservice program can mean many things, from implementing nutritious dishes to adding an extended à la carte menu. Find out how real-life operators innovate their menus and deal with everyday challenges in this upcoming online event: Elevating Healthcare Dining: From Kitchen to Patient & Beyond. For On Demand Access to this webinar contact Matt Webber  [email protected]  262-251-3800  

Scotsman Ice Systems: Ice 101 & Industry Cross Reference Tool [1+ CEU]

Flexible Dates and Locations - contact Scotsman to schedule By attending this program, consultants will have a better understanding of 1) Where to use different types of ice: 2) General knowledge on how ice machines work; 3) Things to consider when deciding on an ice machine; 4) How to cross reference the industry's ice machines;   1)     General Ice Machine Refrigeration Operation Basics 2)     General Ice Machine Sizing Guide: How much ice do I need? 3)     General Ice Machine Application Guide – Air Cooled, Water Cooled, Remotes, Etc… 4)     General Ice Forms – Uses and Applications  Contact Vince Dattolo to schedule: [email protected] or 224.360.9621

Utility Refrigerators – Fundamentals of Refrigeration (1 CEU) ON DEMAND

In this session, attendees will learn about the fundamentals of refrigeration including what it takes to keep food fresh and cool and why your equipment is critical to food longevity. Get to know the components of a refrigeration system, understand how the components operate to maximize efficiency and performance.   To schedule this On Demand session please contact: Melissa Lasdon - [email protected] - 818-764-6200