A Guide To Nursing Home Kitchen Planned Maintenance Services

One of the core elements of any nursing home is the kitchen. A kitchen supplies large quantities of meals on a daily basis as residents need to eat regularly and often must follow strict dietary guidelines. If something malfunctions in the kitchen, then the whole flow and schedule can get thrown for a loop.

Instead of waiting for something to break with kitchen appliances, you can set up planned maintenance services for a nursing home kitchen. These services go a long way in providing you with working appliances and will help prevent any major issues and delays.

Leak Repairs & Prevention

Kitchen sinks and dishwashers help keep trays, plates, and food utensils clean and sterile for residents to eat from. Cleaning off trays on a regular basis is essential and dishes can pile up quickly if you run into any issues. Not only can a leak cause a malfunction with specific appliances like a dishwasher, but you run the risk of mold growth in the kitchen.

If water leaks into walls or floors, then mold can present health risks for both workers and residents in a nursing home. A planned maintenance service will look for any signs of leaks and include general repair services. Through the replacement of key parts or the tightening of bolts, your kitchen will remain leak-free and you don't have to run into any major problems.

Steam Table Repairs and Food Temperature

As cooks prepare large meals to feed all of the residents, all of those meals are often kept inside steam tables. A steam table is often an essential serving element for nursing homes and a malfunction can lead to massive serving problems. Without a functioning steam table, food temperatures will be off and serving to residents becomes much more complicated.

With planned maintenance services, technicians will inspect steam tables to make sure heating elements work correctly and the food inside a steam table reaches optimal temperature. Nursing homes often have to follow strict temperature guidelines when serving food. Maintenance services can ensure those temps are properly followed.

Freezer & Refrigerator Maintenance

Proper food storage is another essential element of a nursing home kitchen. If freezers or refrigerators do not operate correctly then food can thaw out, spoil, and create potential health risks if consumed. During planned maintenance, our HVAC techs can check the temperatures and all components of freezers and refrigerators.

The technicians can repair parts and make upgrades when potential problems appear. You would much rather have the maintenance done beforehand instead of dealing with a massive food loss if one of the components completely breaks down.

Small Appliance Maintenance

Residents in a nursing home often have special diets and cooks need to use special appliances to help prepare those meals. For example, blenders may be needed to help transform food for residents who cannot chew hard food. A food slicer may be needed for deli meats or cheeses. Inspections will ensure these appliances work correctly and avoid issues.

When you go through planned maintenance services, the budget for a nursing home kitchen can save a lot of money on the purchase of new appliances and devices. These costs can quickly add up and you will want to keep them low to ensure a nursing home kitchen stays within budget. The appliances can last for years without the need to pay for a full-price replacement.

For all of your planned maintenance service needs, contact us at Hawkins Commercial Appliance. We serve the state of Colorado and can ensure your nursing home kitchen runs well for years to come and you have appliances you can rely on.