Prep Tables & Why Your Chefs Need Them
Chefs have a ton of tools at their disposal. Knives, cutting boards, pans & blenders are just some of the basic gear that chefs utilize regularly. However, prep tables may be the most important item that a chef can take advantage of. What are the real benefits of using them though?
In this article, we’ll take a look at the importance of prep tables & offer up some IMC solutions to aid in your search. Let’s dive right in.
Defining Prep Table
First let’s define what a prep table is. Prep tables offer storage & work space for ingredients that need to be sliced or otherwise prepared before use. Prep tables can be used for almost any food product such as salads, sandwiches, burgers & so on. Without prep tables, chefs would have no clear workspace to use when preparing their finest dishes.
The best prep tables are constructed from stainless steel, which offers the best strength & durability. Typical prep table lengths range from 24 inches to 144 inches in length. Standard widths range from 24 inches to 48 inches.
Prep tables feature different configurations, which depend on the application requirements. Available options with prep tables include a backsplash, side splash, integral sinks, drawers, undershelf, and so on.
The IMC/Teddy Advantage
IMC/Teddy specializes in providing Type 300 series stainless steel prep tables to assist in your chefs tasks.
With the hustle & bustle found during service hours, IMC prep tables are engineered for heavy use in any facility. Competitors are using 18, 16 & 14-gauge type 400 series stainless steel when constructing their prep tables. Type 400 series stainless steel may be cheaper, but it is not as durable & unsanitary in food service industry applications.
Many competitors cut corners by providing lower quality galvanized steel instead of the better stainless steel.
Competitors are using a galvanized undershelf while IMC is using an 18-gauge type 300 series stainless steel undershelf.
Competitors will use plastic gussets & bullet feet. Plastic parts will never stand up to the long term wear & tear. On top of that, competitors will use cheaper galvanized legs. IMC uses stainless steel gussets, bullet feet & legs on each prep table produced in our factory.
IMC/Teddy understands the importance of prep tables & how they are fundamental in aiding your chefs perform the most important tasks. Prep tables should be working for you. They act as an extension of your productivity. To learn more about how IMC’s prep tables stack up to the competition, click here.