One of the great things about commercial refrigerators is that they have a huge amount of space. The only problem is that it is easy to waste this space if you do not organize your products effectively. Here are some tips for making sure that your commercial refrigerator is as organized and efficient as possible.

1. Make a List of What You Use Daily and Place it Up Front

The first step is for you to make a list of the food products that you use daily, or multiple times a day. These are the products that are going to need to be in the very front in order to make sure that you are able to reach them easily, without having to dig. Being able to simply reach in and grab these items saves you time and allows you to make your customers happier more quickly.

2. Only Use Containers With Corners

The next step is to take all of your storage containers, such as the containers that hold your pre-chopped onions and peppers, and get rid of any containers that have round corners or are circular. You want to do this in order to make sure that you are using your space as effectively as possible. If you use round storage containers, you will not be able to place them directly next to each other and have all of the additional room be filled. You will have gaps that amount to wasted space and a crowded refrigerator.

3. Use Chalk to Label and Relabel Containers

There's no point in preparing certain parts of meals or ingredients ahead of time if you spend extra time searching for the one that you need. To reduce the amount of searching, take chalkboard paint and paint a square on the top of the lid of any storage containers you might be using, and on the side of each container. Allow the chalkboard paint to dry. Then, take a small cup and attach a magnet to it so that it sticks to the refrigerator. Place pieces of chalk in the cup, as well as erasers, to make sure that people always have access to writing materials. Then, write what is in each storage container using the chalk. This allows you to reuse and relabel containers without any additional materials or trouble.

For more information, talk to a company that specializes in commercial refrigerators, such as Hy-Point Restaurant Equipment & Supplies Inc.