When a school needs more refrigerated storage, the first question is simple: where do we start? Maybe the kitchen has outgrown its current cooler, or the existing equipment could be aging, unreliable, or difficult for staff to use during busy prep windows. A school walk-in cooler affects more than storage capacity. It can shape receiving, prep, inventory organization, staff access, and daily food service routines. Before comparing sizes or requesting quotes, schools need to know what the cooler has to support. Here are the steps school nutrition teams should take when planning a walk-in cooler for a cafeteria, kitchen, or...
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