Education

Lake Elementary

Millbury, OH

Burkett worked with Lake Local Schools to equip their new elementary kitchen with dependable, energy-efficient equipment tailored to school foodservice needs. From cold storage and cooking to dishwashing and prep, every item was chosen to enhance efficiency, safety, and long-term durability in a high-volume educational setting.

Lake Elementary Gallery

Stainless steel prep table with built-in hand sink next to ice machine

Commercial dishwashing area with conveyor dishwasher and three-compartment sink

Cafeteria hot food serving line with stainless steel food wells

Stainless steel pass-through refrigerators with doors open in commercial kitchen

Large stainless steel exhaust hood over commercial cooking line

Stainless steel convection ovens on casters in commercial kitchen

How Burkett Helped

Burkett partnered with Lake Local Schools to outfit the kitchen in their brand-new 91,000-square-foot elementary building. Designed to serve more than 650 students daily, the space required reliable, high-capacity equipment to support breakfast and lunch service with efficiency and consistency. Our focus was on creating a modern, durable setup that streamlines prep, cooking, and serving while supporting the district’s long-term growth and commitment to quality nutrition.

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.

Procurement & Logistics

Full-service purchasing, delivery, and staging of commercial-grade refrigeration, cooking, and display equipment.

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.

Burkett Restaurant Equipment and Supplies

Samantha English | Project Manager

"We worked closely with Lake Local Schools to select dependable equipment and design a layout that supports smooth prep, cooking, and serving throughout the day. The result is a durable, well-organized space built to provide consistent meal service for hundreds of students every day.”