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Expertise
I can answer any questions about food production process, alternate food process methods, new technologies, layout and design, energy choice issues, ventilation, health codes, productivity, profitability, and labor staffing issues.
Experience in the area
32 years in the food equipment business. Familiar with all phases of the commercial restaurant business, specializing in appropriate equipment selection. Cutting edge in production techniques.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I would like to be involved in all cutting edge cooking technologies and be instrumental in their introduction to the marketplace.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
I see the foodservice operator as that of a manufacturer. Raw product comes in the back door, is processed, cooked, and then served as finished goods. The equipment items used in the process of manufacturer are no more than tools. The right tool will help the manufacturer produce more food, with better quality, and will increase overall profitability.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| jeannie | 11/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | good answer |
| Steve | 11/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | In asking my question, what I was ..... |
| Kathie | 11/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very helpful and very prompt. Thank you ..... |
| Kim | 10/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Lindsey | 09/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you, Jim, for your timely and ..... |
Recent Answers from Jim Wixson, CFSP
2009-11-23 Requirments:
Jeannie, First you need to determine how high off the ground the floor of the trailer is. If your customer is standing on the ground, the floor is probably already up to their kneecaps. The window sill
2009-11-21 LPG Deck Oven:
Richard, I believe the code will call for a Class 1 duct to an upblast fan, because of the LP gas. Whenever you have a flame and grease laden air, you have the potential for fire. Venting grease laden
2009-11-18 Lincoln Impenger Pizza Oven:
Mike, Lincoln makes a number of different size ovens. You will need to check with a service company in your area and give them the model and serial number to see if it is possible. The only other
2009-11-17 Air oven and Fire Suppression:
Steve, Which brand oven are you looking to buy? You will want to have a hood because the temperatures for cooking hamburgers are high enough to cause smoke and grease laden air. If you have a hood,
2009-11-08 Ventilation needed for deck oven?:
Kathie, You shouldn't need an exhaust hood with an electric bake oven cooking bread. There is no exposed flame and the temperatures of the oven will be below 350F. You should check in with the Fire
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