Northwood Local Schools

Northwood Local Schools | Northwood, Ohio

Burkett partnered with Northwood Local Schools in Northwood, Ohio to equip a full-service kitchen and cafeteria capable of serving nearly 900 K–12 students daily. The scope covered high-volume cooking, bulk cold storage, serving lines, and warewashing—delivering a safe, efficient operation built for consistent breakfast and lunch service at school scale.

Deliverables

• Complete kitchen and cafeteria setup designed for K–12 service
• Bulk storage, cooking, and serving solutions sized for nearly 900 students
• Integrated dishwashing and sanitation systems to streamline cleanup
• Installation of serving counters to support smooth traffic flow during meal periods

What Burkett Did

Burkett partnered with Northwood Local Schools to design and equip a cafeteria capable of serving nearly 900 students every day. Our team planned the layout, sourced reliable cooking, refrigeration, and serving equipment, and coordinated delivery and installation. By aligning equipment selection with the school’s long-term needs, we created a durable, efficient kitchen and cafeteria that supports smooth daily operations for both staff and students.

Services Provided

• Kitchen and cafeteria layout planning tailored to a K-12 environment
• Selection and procurement of commercial-grade cooking, refrigeration, and serving equipment
• Design of a flowing assembly line to keep students moving efficiently through meal service
• Long-term equipment solutions selected for durability and ease of maintenance

Expanding meal options and serving nearly 900 students each day required equipment that could handle volume, variety, and efficiency. Burkett supplied durable, high-capacity solutions that streamlined both kitchen prep and front-of-house service.

From reliable cooking and storage in the back to serving counters designed for a flowing assembly line, every piece was chosen to keep students moving quickly while ensuring meals stayed fresh and appealing.

These upgrades not only improved daily operations but also created a more enjoyable dining experience for students. The result is a cafeteria built to meet today’s needs while supporting long-term growth for the district.

Brands & Products Provided:

• Jackson Warewashing Systems – High-volume conveyor dishwasher (efficient cleaning for hundreds of trays and utensils daily)
• Kolpak – Walk-in refrigerator and freezer (secure, reliable bulk cold storage)
• Southbend – Six-burner range with oven and two convection ovens (versatile cooking for large batch prep)
• Cleveland Range – Convection steamer and electric kettle (nutritious, high-capacity cooking for vegetables, soups, and sauces)
• Delfield – Hot food counters, cold food serving counters, cashier counters, and hot/cold combo units (durable serving line equipment for smooth cafeteria flow)
• Rational – Two stacked combi ovens (flexibility to handle multiple cooking styles in one footprint)
• Victory Refrigeration – Dual-temp cabinets (adaptable storage for both chilled and frozen items)
• Metro – Wire shelving, dunnage racks, and bun pan racks (organized, high-volume storage solutions)
• Continental Refrigerator – Milk cooler (dependable cold storage tailored for student beverage service)
• Univex – Planetary mixer and food slicer (durable prep tools for bread, deli, and daily menu needs)

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