Five Ways to Prepare Your Commercial Kitchen for Winter

When you hear about "seasonal maintenance," you might think of different household projects. But it also applies to commercial kitchens. During November and December, many restaurants start forecasting expenses for the following year. With the temperature starting to drop, you can use some leftover funds to tackle winter maintenance projects in your restaurant's kitchen.

So what can you do before it gets too chilly? From routine equipment maintenance to plumbing projects, here are some ways to prep your commercial kitchen for the winter.

Be Ready for Power Outages Blizzards and extreme cold can knock out power at any time. Purchasing a backup generator can be a lifesaver for your restaurant. You can use it to keep the lights on and restore power to refrigeration units, fryers, ovens and other commercial kitchen equipment. Backup power is extremely important for refrigerators and freezers, helping prevent food and ingredients from spoiling.

Clean and Maintain Your EquipmentMany…