Here's How the California Foodservice Resource Centers Can Help Your Operation

Foodservice Professionals...
Operating a restaurant is a tough business. With costs rising all around you, it's more important than ever to find ways to save money and reduce your operating costs. The California Foodservice Resource Centers can help. The Centers offer free, educational foodservice-specific seminars, expert energy advice, equipment demos and more. Operated by the California Investor-Owned Utilities (Southern California Edison^®, Southern California Gas Company^®, San Diego Gas & Electric^® and Pacific Gas and Electric Company^®), California Foodservice Resource Centers provide services at no cost to the commercial foodservice customer. We invite you to take advantage of these valuable services - locate your closest California Foodservice Resource Center today!

CURRENT SEMINARS / WEBINARS

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SEP 22  

Fast, Small, Flexible Kitchens of the Future: Ventless and Countertops

Thursday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Fast, Small, Flexible Kitchens of the Future: Ventless and Countertops

Thursday, September 22nd, 2022
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

The all-electric kitchen of the future will need to produce more food in less space while also using energy extremely effectively.
This class introduces the latest electric ventless and countertop equipment and explains the benefits of these technologies along with tips on how to specify the most efficient equipment.

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify and compare traditional equipment with more versatile space and energy effective alternatives
2. Discuss the impact of optimizing space and energy demands of a kitchen
3. Locate resources available for qualified pieces of equipment including incentives, optional finacing and Try Before you Buy programs

Target Audience:
· Foodservice/Restaurant Owners
· Foodservice/Restaurant Operators
· Foodservice Equipment Reps
· HVAC Technicians
· Small Business Owners
· Designers
· Consultants

Learning Level: Intermediate
Speaker: Mark Duesler, Frontier Energy
CEU's: 3

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Southern California Edison
Foodservice Technology Center

6050 N Irwindale Ave, Suite E
Irwindale, CA 91702
(626) 812-7666

Register: caenergywise.com/seminars

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JUN 7  

Commercial Kitchen Ventilation: Duct and Fan Maintenance for Safe and Efficient Operation

Tuesday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Commercial Kitchen Ventilation: Duct and Fan Maintenance for Safe and Efficient Operation

Tuesday, June 7th, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Grease deposition in commercial kitchen ventilation ducting is a major cause of kitchen fires. And, clogged filters, dirty duct work, and grease coated exhaust fans can increase the energy-use and cost-to-operate of your kitchen ventilation system.

This seminar will cover the basics of kitchen duct and fan maintenance and share why regular maintenance is one of the most important actions you can take in your kitchen.

To Be Presented:
1. Why deferred duct and fan maintenance is a dangerous business decision.
2. How to properly clean and maintain duct work.
3. How to properly clean and maintain exhaust fans.
4. Utility programs, services, and incentives for qualified energy-efficient equipment.

Speakers: Richard Young, Frontier Energy
Russell Hedrick, Frontier Energy
FCSI CEU's: 1.5

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SoCalGas
Food Service Equipment Center

9240 Firestone Blvd
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 803-7323

Register: seminars.socalgas.com

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AUG 18  

Combination Ovens for Commissary Kitchens

Thursday 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Combination Ovens for Commissary Kitchens

Thursday, August 18th, 2022
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Large capacity and roll-in combination ovens are perfect for the demanding food production requirements of institutional and commissary kitchens however, most of the time, these ovens are not used to their full potential because the staff do not understand how to properly utilize all the available technology built into the ovens.
This class will share the full-sized and roll-in combination ovens that make the most sense for these large kitchens and explain how to maximize the performance of these energy efficient cooking platforms.

Participants will be able to:
1. Describe the three main cooking modes of combination ovens and their versatility compared to other more traditional cooking methods and appliances
2. Explain the purpose of standardized appliance lab testing and its value when specifying equipment
3. Discuss unique characteristics of combination ovens and their utilization to maximize operational efficiency in commissary kitchens

Audience Level: Intermediate
Speaker: Mark Duesler, Frontier Energy
FCSI CEU's: 1

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Pacific Gas & Electric
Food Service Technology Center

12949 Alcosta Blvd, Suite 101
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 866-2844

Register: pge.docebosaas.com/learn