Kitchen Development 4.0
The kitchen has undergone several changes over the years, with its first major structuring with Georges-Auguste EscoffierThe kitchen brigade was developed in the 19th century, and today with the development of Kitchens 4.0, which has completely changed the way it works and is organized.
From this article, you will learn more about the technology within industrial kitchens and its improvement and automation processes.
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What is Kitchen 4.0?
Kitchen 4.0 is a concept that brings together high technology and gastronomy. Inspired by Industry 4, it is based on an integrated automation system, where equipment and utensils are connected via software and sensors, allowing for more efficient and safer management of culinary processes. Kitchen 4.0 also uses artificial intelligence to improve the quality of dishes and guarantee customer satisfaction.
The points of Kitchen 4.0
One of the main characteristics of Kitchen 4.0 is the process automation. Smart, connected kitchen equipment such as combi ovens and deep-freezers can be controlled via mobile apps, allowing chefs to follow the food preparation process from anywhere.
In addition, there are reducing food wasteIn addition, process automation can help ensure that food is cooked evenly and precisely, avoiding waste.
Another advantage of Kitchen 4.0 is the possibility of customizing dishes. With artificial intelligence, it is possible to analyze customers' order history and preferences, creating suggestions for dishes and adaptations for each of them. This increases customer loyalty and improves the overall dining experience.
Processes of cook and chill, cook and freeze and cook and serve have benefited from the development of this style of cooking. The use of vacuum packaging, an accelerated cooking process using combi ovens and the rapid cooling or freezing of products all speed up the process, allowing for an increase in productivity while maintaining the same number of employees, a reduction in equipment and, above all, greater stock control.
Culture change
Finally, the introduction of technology has cost reductionIt can achieve savings of up to 60% and reduce gas, water and energy costs, even though the latter are the main pillars for the introduction of this equipment in the kitchen. Technology is something that has gradually entered restaurants, bringing new techniques and trends that are here to stay, only further evolving the area.
As well as efficiency, investing in a 4.0 kitchen makes for a more sustainable restaurant. With this in mind, Macom keeps pace with the advancement of technology in restaurants, supplying high-tech equipment, from deep-freezers to combi ovens, in an effort to bring profitable results to your business.
Macom is recognized as a leader in the professional kitchen equipment segment. We have been in the market for 50 years, and we strive to meet our customers' needs with highly efficient equipment that can withstand the day-to-day running of the kitchen!
