Courtesy of Taylor Company
Workforce is a hot topic in the restaurant industry, especially when it comes to recruiting and retention. Staff turnover is constant. With new hires continually coming in, one of the biggest challenges is training replacements for key roles like grill operators.
With a traditional grill, employees place products, flip them periodically, and rely on visual cues to determine if the products are cooked. Different cooks may interpret doneness differently. For example, one person's medium rare may not align with another's. This variability can lead to inconsistent quality and menus.
But modern grilling technology gives you a competitive advantage: Taylor Company's pre-programmable, double-sided grills make the process user-friendly and enhance your guests' experience by delivering a consistent product every time.
With a Taylor Grill, your employees can just press a button and walk away. The grill handles it all. There's no flipping or checking temperatures. It has pre-set parameters that auto-adjust to cook product consistently every time based on your operation's expectations.
“Touchscreen menus require minimal employee training because most people are familiar with the interface technology,” says Randy Anttila, senior director of global key accounts for Taylor Company. “Everything is preprogrammed, so all employees need to learn is how to navigate the unit's menus. This significantly reduces training time and makes the process much more efficient.”
The Taylor Company grill can cut cooking time by nearly half compared to a traditional flat-top griddle. “The top plate distributes heat from both sides,” Anttila says. “This cuts cooking time significantly compared to a traditional flat-top grill.”
Taylor has been a recognized leader in the commercial foodservice equipment industry since 1926. From commercial grills to soft serve machines, their products are known for quality engineering and craftsmanship.
“We say our equipment lasts 10 years or more, but we've come across soft serve ice cream units in the field that are over 20 years old, which is amazing,” Anttila says. “If you use quality equipment and maintain it properly, you know it's going to last a long time.”
Taylor stands out not only for the initial build of the machine, but also for its aftermarket support. Its dealer network, which spans the globe and the US, is strategically located to cover specific geographic areas. Dealers offer 24/7 service, providing support over the phone or by dispatching a technician. Taylor prides itself on a high first-time fix rate, completing repairs on the first visit and getting your shop up and running faster.
“Unlike other foodservice equipment brands that rely on third-party service agents to handle multiple types of equipment, our technicians are specifically trained in our factory on our products,” Anttila says.
Taylor's innovative technology streamlines operations and ensures reliable performance, making it the preferred choice for both commercial grills and soft serve ice cream machines. With an extensive service network and commitment to customer care, Taylor has maintained its reputation as an industry leader for nearly a century.
To transform your business with Taylor Company, visit their website today.
By Olivia Schuster
