School cafeteria serving line with hot wells and mobile stainless steel serving stations

Education

Copley-Fairlawn High School Cafeteria

Copley, OH

Burkett partnered with Copley-Fairlawn City Schools to modernize the high school’s cafeteria and kitchen infrastructure. Our team provided expert equipment specification, layout coordination, and installation support—helping transform the existing space into a high-efficiency foodservice environment built for long-term reliability.

Every detail—from serving lines and refrigeration to overall workflow—was planned to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and create a better dining experience for students and staff.

Copley-Fairlawn High School Cafeteria Gallery

Commerical kitchen prep layout with cooking station

Commercial kitchen cookline with salamander broiler, fryers, and ventilation hood in school cafeteria kitchen

School kitchen with stacked convection and combi ovens for high-volume meal preparation

School cafeteria dishwashing station with commercial dishwasher, sinks, and plumbing system

School cafeteria serving line with stainless steel counters and food wells for meal service

How Burkett Helped

Burkett partnered with Copley-Fairlawn City Schools to support the renovation of the high school cafeteria and kitchen as part of a districtwide improvement project. Designed to serve more than 900 students daily, the upgraded space features durable, high-performance equipment built for speed, safety, and consistency.

Along with the high school cafeteria, Burkett also contributed to the district’s broader foodservice improvements, including the Copley-Fairlawn Middle School cafeteria and the high school’s culinary training kitchen, Bistro 81—an educational space that doubles as a student-operated restaurant. Together, these projects create cohesive, efficient environments that enhance both daily meal service and real-world learning opportunities.

Key Services Provided

Custom Layout & Design Consultation

Expert planning of kitchen footprints and station workflows tailored to specific operational goals, from K-12 cafeterias to food trucks.

Workflow & Operational Optimization

Strategic guidance on staff movement, assembly line flow, and station integration to maximize speed of service and consistency.

Stakeholder Coordination

End-to-end oversight of timelines and active collaboration with contractors, manufacturer reps, and facility managers.

Post-Installation Support & Service

Long-term access to specialized service teams, replacement parts, and technical resources to maintain operational reliability.

Matt Calvelage | Senior Project Manager

"Completing the Copley-Fairlawn cafeteria renovation was another proud milestone for our team. It’s rewarding to see how our work helps create spaces that bring students together and support their daily routines in a more efficient, modern environment."