Foodservice Supplies Spotlight - Sysco

foodservicesuppliesasktheSYSCOQ: I work hard to make sure that my foodservicekitchen stays clean, but the dirt and greasybuildup on my quarry tile and concrete floors isproving to be a slippery situation—literally. Whatcan I use to safely remove the grime—and keep myemployees from falling down on the job?SYSCO Worksafe Quarry Tile CleanerA: It’s not a question of if an employee will fall, it’s when. The fact is,workers’ compensation claims regarding slips and falls are theNo. 1 insurance claim in the foodservice industry. Keep your stafffrom being part of this unsafe statistic with SYSCO WorksafeQuarry Tile Cleaner. It’s a highly advanced solution that actuallygets into the pores of your quarry tile and concrete floors,removing dirt, grease and grime while creating a surface with ahigher friction level—even when wet. Apply full strength for aheavy-duty cleaning that will get rid of stubborn buildup, thenmaintain your floors daily with SYSCO Worksafe Packets that canbe easily added to your mop buckets.Q: I manage a growing catering business that’s buildingquite a reputation for its unique presentations.However, the holiday season is fast approaching, andI’m still having trouble finding bowls and containersthat can creatively accommodate our salads, sidesand more. Please tell me SYSCO has a new item thatwill suit my needs perfectly!Compartment Catering BowlsA: SYSCO does! Our new Compartment Catering Bowls are just whatyou need. Black with clear lids, they’re available in a traditionalround or unique oval shape, and boast a curved divider that allowsfor two food options in the same container. Even better, the lids aredesigned with the same “s” shaped divider, eliminating spill overbetween compartments and giving you a better way to transportyour food items.38 SYSCO TODAY October 2004

teamQ: Lasttime I visited with my Marketing Associate, hementioned that I can order hard-to-find and otherfoodservice items through some place called SYSCOCentral Warehouse. Is it really a warehouse? Whatdoes it stock?Black Diamond ® professional fry pansA: SYSCO Central Warehouse stocks over 9,000 supplies andequipment, disposables, and specialty food items—fromindustrial-size blenders to imported caviar. If an item isn’tavailable at your local operating company, there’s a good chance aSYSCO Central Warehouse location has what you need. CentralWarehouse uses stock and remote shipments to keep you inbusiness, and all orders received by 12:00 p.m. are shipped thesame day. There’s no minimum order charge required, and SYSCOwill ship customer orders ranging in size from one piece tocomplete opening order packages.Q: I’ve ordered practically everything from SYSCOCentral Warehouse—chef’s pants, truffles, soupkettles, you name it. And each order always seemsto arrive within a matter of days! Does SYSCO havemore than one Central Warehouse location?SYSCO Central WarehouseA: We do! As a matter of fact, we have three—with a fourth onescheduled to open Spring 2005. Located to serve our customersbetter, SYSCO Central Warehouses are strategically situated inJacksonville, FL; Reno, NV; and Fond du Lac, WI. Most locationshave a one- to three-day delivery time, depending on availability ofthe items ordered. Our newest Central Warehouse is being built inthe Northeast, giving SYSCO the ability to provide outstandingcustomer service to all our regions.October 2004 SYSCO TODAY 39

foodservicesuppliesPlay a Big Part in Food SafetyNEW! Brilliant in appearance and high in quality, SYSCO Branded BrightWhite Ceramic Food Pans are what you need most in a food pan: safe, durableand chip-resistant. Made to preserve food quality longer than conventionalpans, these food pans are also covered in a bright, lead-free glaze for a classicpresentation that looks great in your chafers, steam tables, food bars andrefrigerated cases.4543849 Food Pan, Sixth Size4547220 Food Pan, Third Size4547261 Food Pan, Half Long4552287 Food Pan, Half Size4553616 Food Pan, Full SizeThrow It All AwaySYSCO’s Pan Liners and Roasting Bags protect your pans and eliminatecleanup by giving you a safe and disposable way to cook. While not for oven use,our Polyethylene Steam Pan Liners go from the freezer to boiling water or themicrowave (up to 200°)—and fit into your steam tables, crock pots and souppots. Or check out our Nylon Ovenable Pan Liners and Roasting Bags. They cantake on all of the above, plus ovens (can cook, bake and roast up to 400°).1851633 Roasting Bag, 34" x 25"6239552 Steam Pan Liner Insert, 18" x 14"1847011 Ovenable Pan Liner Insert, 18" x 24"1847722 Steam Pan Liner, 1 ⁄2 Pan, 24" x 17"1847482 Ovenable Pan Liner, 1 ⁄2 Pan, 24" x 12"1847110 Steam Pan Liner, 1 ⁄6 Pan, 15" x 12"1847748 Steam Pan Liner, Full Pan, 34" x 25"1847490 Ovenable Pan Liner, Full Pan, 34" x 16"Rise and ShineShine up your holidays with SYSCO’s Lustre products—three easy-to-useways to remove unattractive tarnish from your special silver, brass, chrome,stainless steel, copper and other metal items. SYSCO’s Lustre is available inpaste, liquid and polishing towelettes.2854255 Towelettes1751775 Lustre Paste6689277 Lustre LiquidThink Inside the BoxNEW! Sweeten your bottom line when you send your guests home withtempting treats packed in SYSCO’s new line of bakery boxes. Available infour popular sizes, our corrugated cake and pizza circles give you a strongfoundation, while our full and half sheet cake boxes, assorted cake boxes anddonut boxes help you put everything in its place.5072608 Cake Box 6.5" x 4" x 2.75"5099841 Cake Box 9" x 9" x 4"5105077 Cake Box, 1 ⁄2 Sheet 18" x 14" x 5"5087796 Cake Box, Full Sheet 28" x 18" x 15"4648580 Corrugated Circle 10"4648713 Corrugated Circle 12"4648747 Corrugated Circle 14"4643177 Corrugated Circle 16"40 SYSCO TODAY October 2004