BUYING A TOASTER? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW | TOASTMASTER | STAR-MAX
Before the very first toaster became a household phenomenon in home kitchens, the idea of “toasting” bread over an open flame was discovered and thus toast was born. It has never been determined who invented the first toaster but it was General Electric in 1909 that introduced the very first toaster to the market. Since then, the conventional toaster has taken on many shapes and sizes and now there are a myriad of toasters available to the everyday consumer.
The three main types of toasters are pop-up toasters, toaster ovens, and conveyor toasters. Pop-up toasters can be designed for either commercial or residential use. These toasters are made for quickly toasting bread, frozen waffles and other foods evenly. The pop-up toaster models from Toastmaster come with either two or four toasting slots, which cuts down the time it takes to toast your bread. Each of the toasting chambers are equipped with oven guide wires and lowering racks. The bagel and bun toasters have wider slots in the top. These toasters only provide one sided toasting. Toastmaster also has combo toasters that allow the operator to toast bread, Texas toast, and bagels at the same time. These toasters have a front pullout crumb tray that allows easy cleaning. These pop-up toasters have insulated ceramic etched foil heaters are on one or both sides of each toasting chamber, depending upon the model. The HT409 and the HT424 can toast 150 slices of bread and bagels per hour.
Toastmaster HT409
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Toaster ovens or red toasters are designed with the idea of toasting a variety of food types other than bread, bagels, etc. These toasters act similar to an oven where the food items are placed on a rack and the food can either be heated from below the rack, above the rack, or both. Star-Max has an oven toaster that stays cool to the touch with its forced convection feature. This increases the productivity of the oven by circulating pre-heated air into the oven chamber. The heating elements are quartz infared and provide consistent heating of products compared to other traditional heating elements. This oven is energy efficient in that it has a power saver switch that reduces electricity consumption by 75%. The oven automatically returns to running on a fourth of its power at the end of the cooking cycle.
Toastmaster TC17D Conveyor Toaster
The conveyor toaster or a pass through toaster is hands down the fastest type of toaster. These toasters are designed to be in a commercial kitchen where a high volume of toast is necessary for productivity. The conveyor toaster can toast up to on average 350 to 400 slices of bread in one hour. As the name suggests, the conveyor toaster has a conveyor belt that the bread is placed on. The conveyor belt moves the bread through the heating element to be toasted to perfection. The TC17 and TC21 both have a large chamber opening that allows toasting of a variety of products including buns, bagels and muffins. These conveyor toasters are equipped with a loading rack that is angled to continuously feed the product into the toaster with ease. Safety always comes first in any commercial kitchen that is why these models have an auto cool-down feature, which allows the fan inside the toaster to cool the exterior of the toaster when the unit is turned off. The heating elements can be controlled individually for either top or bottom, which also controls the lightness or darkness of the product. The standby feature during inactive hours reduces the energy use.
Sephra Chocolate Fountains
Make your event special with the Sephra Chocolate Fountain. Sephra Chocolate Fountains are recognized worldwide as being the highest quality chocolate fountain available. Their fountains run quietly and deliver a beautiful cascade of chocolate. They offer four models of chocolate
fountains for commercial use, 3 models of home fountains for entertaining your family and friends. Sephra chocolate for there chocolate fountains was specifically created to flow perfectly without the addition of oil to the chocolate. Since their inception in 2003, Sephra has set the standard for innovation and quality in the chocolate fountain industry. They are family owned and operated and as they researched the history of chocolate, they decided to name their chocolate fountains after names associated with the Aztec nation. The Aztecs as history records, were the first people who highly valued the cocoa bean and deemed the chocolate drink they created to be the “Drink Of The Gods”. Sephra offers four different sizes of commercial chocolate fountains ranging from 44 inches in height to 23 inches. The names are respectively: The Sephra, The Montezuma, The Aztec and The Cortez. Sephra currently holds four patents which cover multiple design innovations that enhance the functionality of the chocolate fountain and improve the sanitary features. No other chocolate fountains compare to their unique features which make set-up and cleaning very simple. In addition to their commercial line of chocolate fountains, Sephra has created a line of consumer chocolate fountains. Their Sephra home fountains are
unequaled in quality and are designed to provide hours of enjoyment over the years. Because of the strength of The Sephra motor and their patented design features, the flow of chocolate in their fountains is perfect, creating a full curtain of chocolate cascading over the tiers. Regardless of the event The Sephra Chocolate Fountain will become the center of attention. Here at JES we are a proud representative of Sephra products.
131-8 Polar Ware Yukon Drop-In Sink
Looking to replace your sink but not empty your wallet....... Look no further.. Here at JES, we have the very economical 131-8 Polar Ware Yukon Drop-In Sink. This Yukon drop-in sink has a self rimming compartment. It is 11-3/4” wide x 9-3/8” Front-to-back and 4” deep. It is a standard weight 22 gauge stainless steel sink without a drain board, with a flat rim. The overall dimensions of this sink is 10-3/4” x 13”, the bowl dimensions are 9-3/8” x 11-3/4” x 6”. the drain size is 2” in diameter. Visit us on the web at www.jesrestaurantequipment.com
Apex Fountains
Make your wedding, corporate event or parties even more special with an Apex Fountain! Apex Fountain has been in business for 60 years and counting. They are the recognized leader in manufacturing of high quality banquet displays and serving products. Apex Fountains carries an extensive line of catering and banquet equipment including, beverage fountains, punch bowls and tiered serving trays. The appearance of Apex Fountains sets the standard of excellence in the industry with their design, engineering, and manufacturing including the origination of new products finishes and processes. All Apex products are available in a variety of metals and finishes including anodized aluminum, stainless steel, and elegant nickle-plate. Innovation and expertise are hallmarks of Apex Fountains. Apex is the supplier of choice for the finest hotels, restaurants, and banquet halls in the world. Apex
Fountains are crafted in the United States Of America. Their customers are assured of the most exquisite products for the most elegant affairs. All Apex products sold and manufactured by Apex are tested and certified for performance, reliability and profit. JES Restaurant Equipment is a proud representative of Apex Fountains!
WHAT’S ON YOUR MENU? IT COULD MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE
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Every good restaurant needs a great menu. If you are a restauranteur, devising a great menu should be at the top of your priority list. The menu can either turn your customers away immediately or keep them coming back well into the future. What most restaurant owners fail to realize is that a good menu is more than just a list of entrees and appetizers on paper. It should complement the overall look and atmosphere of your restaurant with a good design and layout. It should also be updated regularly to adjust for cost and determine which items sell and which items aren't.
When creating your menu, the descriptions should be vivid and enticing enough to draw in your customers and give them a firm understanding of what they are ordering. You might want to add some ethnic names of dishes to give a bit of authentic flair to your menu.
The design of your menu aesthetically reflects the atmosphere of your restaurant itself. The layouts and colors should match the concept of your restaurant and its theme. For instance, if you are opening an Italian restaurant then perhaps you will choose a cursive typeface that signifies elegance and evokes the feeling that one is in old Tuscany.
When determining the cost of your entrees, appetizers, etc., the cost of foods and the amount of food presented with each meal is indicative to the overall cost of each entree. This is another great way to balance expensive and inexpensive items while limiting the use of market price items.
It's always good to have a specialty menu. During holidays such as Valentine's Day when restaurants are getting hit with a lot of business, it's ideal to make a menu that appeals for that occasion. For example, you could have a dinner for two that runs a special on a romantic meal such as spaghetti or something similar.
Also, once you have picked out a design for your menu it's ideal to complement your menu with a menu cover that expresses the tone you are trying to convey about your establishment to your customers. The menu holder also speaks volumes about the aesthetic tone you are aspiring to convey about your restaurant. We here at J.E.S. Restaurant Equipment have almost everything you need to build a successful establishment.
Star Manufacturing International Inc.
To be the best in the food service industry you have to have the best equipment and Star Manufacturing offers you the best available. Food service and concession operators world wide recognize the one name that means "quality equipment" in every language: STAR. Star Manufacturing International, Inc., headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, has been making durable, reliable, quality products since 1921. That year, we introduced our first product, a popcorn machine. Since then, they have grown and expanded into one of the world's most respected and valued manufacturers of products in six major categories:
1. Counter Top Gas and Electric Commercial Cooking Appliances
2. Hot Dog Cooking and Preparation Equipment
3. Popcorn Machines
4. Specialty Food Warmers
5. Display Merchandisers
6. Toasters & Waffle Bakers
Star products are used in a broad range of utilization that include fast food, leisure, concessions and traditional restaurant operations. Their loyal customers can be found using their equipment with total confidence in little league, big league ball parks, arenas, stadiums, restaurants and convenience stores. We here at JES is a proud provider of Star Maufacturing products!
Logo Mats By: The Andersen Company
We here at J.E.S. Restaurant Equipment know that advertising is an essential in helping your business grow. The Andersen Company offers custom mats with your logo or your company logos on them. They can be used as entrance mats or interior mats. The Andersen Company offers 4 different types of logo mats to help advertise your business better : Classic Impressions, Water Hog Inlay, and Super Scrape Logos. Price is calculated by each individual size and quantity. Different size logo mats and standard mats cannot be combined for quality discounts.
- Classic Impressions logo mats are manufactured using The Andersen Companys state-of-the-art digital printer. They start with a white 100% static dissipative nylon carpet and digitally dye your choice of 24 standard colors or your special PMS colors (Pantone Matching System) into the carpet. With this manufacturing process The Andersen Company can “Phase-in” colors and shaded areas are possible helping create 3-D designs. Designs with intricate details or small letters are possible with Classic Impressions.
- Water Hog Inlay Mats are produced by cutting your design out of fabric with a computerized cutting machine and then piecing the design back together like a puzzle. 18 colors of anti-static, polypropylene are available for your designing needs. There is no limit to the number of colors that are used in a single design. Standard prices allow for designs with up to 30 letters etc. designs with 30 or more letters, characters or pieces will be charged a surcharge.
- Super Scrape Logo Mats are produced by molding a colored nitrile rubber logo or design into a black nitrile rubber background. 6 logo colors may be used in a single design. Super Scrape Logo mats are available in 3x5 and 4x6 sizes only.
To get the best quality logo design you should send in a black and white ad slick. The slick can be any size up to 8 1/2” x 11”. All artwork must be submitted by mail, Federal Express, or email. For more information on how to send artwork by email visit www.andersenco.com/artworkinfo.aspx.
If you don’t have a logo... NO PROBLEM.. You can go on to The Andersen Company's website there they have a 200,000 logo database with different logos.
All of The Andersen Company’s mats are covered by their 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. If you are not satisfied they will do whatever it takes to correct your problem and satisfy you!
For More information on ordering The Andersen Company's custom logo mats visit us on our website or give us a call Toll Free 866-200-6056!
Eurodib
Eurodib
Eurodib is a company specializing in the distribution and importing of fine European Foodservice Equipment and supplies. They offer a wide variety of of products such as: pots and pans, food cutters and slicers, small wares, dishwashers, wine cabinets, etc. Eurodib has representatives covering North America. All of Eurodibs fine products are available here at J.E.S. Restaurant Equipment and can be delivered anywhere coast to coast.
CALIBRATE YOUR RESTAURANT THERMOMETER
6081J5 Taylor Precision Thermometer
Thermometers are a necessity in any commercial kitchen. A myriad of things can go wrong without a thermometer. The only thing worse than not having a thermometer is having one that is not calibrated correctly. Thermometers lose their accuracy over time and use. Even if your thermometer is only a few degrees off, then you're running the risk of health problems, over cooked food, and overall calamity in a commercial kitchen; all this can be easily avoided by simply recalibrating your thermometer.
When do you need to recalibrate your thermometer?
- If you drop it, then you would certainly need to recalibrate it.
- If you've never used it before, then it's always good to recalibrate it.
- If you use the same thermometer to measure both cold and hot temperatures.
- Daily or weekly if you use the same thermometer multiple times.
There are a couple of ways to check and see if your thermometer needs to be calibrated. The freezing point method is considered the best way to test this. To check it using this method, fill an insulated glass with crushed ice and add a little water. Let the thermometer sit for five minutes and then insert the most sensitive part of the thermometer into the cup. Make sure the thermometer is in the middle of the glass and at least one inch from the sides, bottom, and top of the glass. Hold the thermometer there for 30 seconds or if it's a digital thermometer wait to hear a beep. Your thermometer should be reading 32ºF after thirty seconds. If this isn't the case, then you need to recalibrate your thermometer.
The other way to check the calibration of your thermometer is the boiling point test. You start by boiling six inches of water. Once the water has reached a boil, stick the sensor part of the thermometer into the middle of the water, taking care to keep it at least two inches from the sides, top, and bottom. After 30 seconds, the thermometer should read 212ºF. If this isn't the case, then your thermometer needs to be recalibrated.
How Do You Calibrate A Thermometer?
Dial thermometers, like the Taylor Precision 6081J5, have a tiny screw or nut that adjusts the dial to the correct temperature. To calibrate this type of thermometer, turn the adjuster until the dial reads the correct temperature according to the method you're using to calibrate.
Digital thermometers, like the Taylor Precision 9848FDA, have a reset button. Push that button when you're at either of the aforementioned temperature points and your thermometer is ready to go.
It's best to plan a regular schedule in your commercial kitchen in order to ensure the calibration is done correctly. Also, you need to keep in mind that the boiling point temperatures change by elevation. We have a great selection of digital and dial thermometers from Taylor Precision and CDN/ Component Design Northwest here at J.E.S. Restaurant Equipment.
DISPOSE OF YOUR CUP | CUP DISPENSERS
SANJC4400PF San Jamar Cup Dispenser
If you are a restaurant owner, then you will probably go through quite a few cups in your place of business. Foam cups are used by most owners to avoid the burden of having to wash ceramic cups. If you server a lot of hot tea or coffee, then you are likely to use foam cups. A great way to stack these cups and keep them altogether is by putting them in a foam cup dispenser.
San Jamar, a leading manufacturer in commercial condiment equipment items, has several cup dispensers that are ideal for most any type of restaurant owner. Like the SANJC4200PF Gourmet Cup Dispenser, this is a pull-type with a self-adjusting mechanism that allows for an array of different sized cups to be dispensed. This product is ideal for a variation of foam cups ranging from 32-46 oz. The SANJC4400PF Gourmet Cup Dispenser fits 12 to 24 oz. foam cups.
Find out more about these and many other San Jamar products at J.E.S. Restaurant Equipment.
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