Maximize the Space in Your Cold Storage Rooms!

In a cold storage room, space never seems to be enough! With one delivery after another, it’s hard to keep the fridge organized and efficient.

At Metro, years of work have gone into creating systems that maximize the usable space in your kitchen areas, including the cold storage room.
Here are some tips from Metro’s experts to help you make the most of your cooler space.

Tip #1

Make use of the available vertical space. One way to ensure proper storage in a fridge is to take advantage of its full height.  
When choosing a shelving system suitable for cold rooms, such as MetromaxQ or  MetroSeal ,  make sure it reaches the top of the fridge.
Using the full height of the space creates a fully functional cooling and storage solution for your supplies. These extra shelves at the top will not only save space but will also help you with better stock control and inventory management. 

Tip  #2

Use available accessories. When designing a cold storage room, make sure the products you use are the most suitable and provide you with the organization options you need.
This can be easily achieved with storage bins, dividers, and labels. Dividers can create separate zones for each ingredient. Once you decide how to place your supplies, add labels with product names on the appropriate shelf. This will make inventory easier and unloading faster and more efficient.
This way, you and your staff can focus more on preparation and cooking rather than unloading and sorting supplies.

Tip # 3

Keep your menu simple. Sometimes the size of the menu can cause operational problems. One of the most common reasons for overcrowding and spoilage in the fridge is an overloaded menu. Be creative with a streamlined menu of dishes that can be made with similar ingredients so that you don’t overload your cold room.

Tip # 4

Use all of your space. One of the biggest issues we see with cold storage design is that corners are often neglected. With traditional shelving designs, corner space is blocked by posts and becomes practically useless. Instead, you can choose a solution where corners are utilized by joining your shelves with S-hooks that eliminate posts and make use of corner space.

Tip # 5

Add mobile units. A great way to achieve an efficient and functional cold room is the addition of wheeled units. This way, you gain more flexibility. Portable shelving solutions allow you to clean the space quickly and adjust the fridge’s internal organization as your needs change — with tremendous benefits.