Modernizing the Cookline: A Roadmap Toward a High-Performance, All-Electric Future
Provided by SCE Foodservice Technology 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 Andre Saldivar at Andre.Saldivar@sce.com
