Boosting Restaurant Profits With Energy Efficiency
Appliances and Food Preparation: Griddles
Griddles are one of the few pieces of cooking equipment that can be purchased with either manual or thermostatic controls. Typically, thermostatically controlled griddles cost less to operate. Utility rebates are available in many parts of the state for the most efficient thermostatically controlled griddles.
Cut standby time. Chances are that you don't need your griddle ready and waiting all day, every day. Save up to $250 annually by cutting three hours of griddle standby time per day.
Invest in a double-duty griddle. When the time comes to invest in a new griddle, consider a model that features both grooved and flat cooking surfaces-especially if you do a lot of broiling. As mentioned earlier, griddles tend to be more efficient than broilers, and grooved griddles can achieve broiler-like char marks on food. Shifting cooking duties from a broiler to a grooved griddle will save money.