Commercial kitchen line with stacked convection ovens, large mixer, stock pot kettle, and gas range along stainless steel wall

Education

Rossford Elementary School

Rossford, OH

Burkett supplied a complete kitchen solution tailored to school nutrition operations—providing durable, energy-efficient equipment and a layout built to streamline prep, service, and cleanup for hundreds of students each day.

Rossford Elementary School Gallery

Mobile stainless steel serving station with sneeze guard, refrigerated compartments, and storage on wheels in a cafeteria setting

Cafeteria serving area with multiple stainless steel serving counters, sneeze guards, and refrigerators in the background

Stainless steel cafeteria serving line with hot wells, undercounter storage, and sneeze guard in front of a roll-up service door

Stainless steel prep table with mounted shelving and a commercial meat slicer in a kitchen prep area

Large stainless steel kitchen prep and serving island with overhead ventilation hood and refrigerators in the background

How Burkett Helped

Burkett Restaurant Equipment & Supplies provided a complete cafeteria kitchen for Rossford Elementary, designed to support daily meal service for more than 800 PK–5 students with reliable, high-performance equipment built for efficiency and durability.

The new kitchen layout streamlines cooking, holding, and serving operations while ensuring food safety and consistency during high-volume service times.

Key Services Provided

Workflow & Operational Optimization

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

Equipment Specification & Sourcing

Curated selection of new, certified used, and scratch-and-dent equipment across top brands to match menu requirements and budget.

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

“Projects like Rossford Elementary are all about long-term reliability and thoughtful planning. We collaborated with the school’s team to provide equipment and layout solutions that make meal preparation and service efficient, safe, and easy to manage. It’s rewarding to help create a space that supports students and staff every single day.”